Communication & Media Studies at CUNY Queens College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at CUNY Queens College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
CUNY Queens College is located in Queens, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 81 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at CUNY Queens College.
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Studying Online at CUNY Queens College
Online coursework is an option at CUNY Queens College. Among 15,965 students, 926 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,592 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at CUNY Queens College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY Queens College’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 134 |
| Best Value | New York | #6 of 59 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #23 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #25 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #288 of 776 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 134 |
| Best Value | New York | #6 of 59 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #23 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #25 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #288 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from CUNY Queens College
Graduates of CUNY Queens College’s Communication & Media Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,694 |
| 2 years | $35,518 |
| 3 years | $42,400 |
| 4 years | $45,723 |
| 5 years | $54,368 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from CUNY Queens College report median earnings of $45,723, compared with $60,081 for all CUNY Queens College graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from CUNY Queens College is $9,875.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at CUNY Queens College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at CUNY Queens College are 51% women (41) and 49% men (40).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at CUNY Queens College
Among the 77 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at CUNY Queens College, 48% were women (37) and 52% were men (40).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Queens College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Queens College, higher than the national average of 38%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at CUNY Queens College
Among the 4 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at CUNY Queens College, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at CUNY Queens College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at CUNY Queens College
This Communication & Media Studies program at CUNY Queens College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 81 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at CUNY Queens College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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