Communication & Media Studies at Denison University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Denison University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Denison University sits in Granville, OH.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Denison University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Denison University
Denison University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Denison University
Use these rankings to compare Denison University’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #4 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 98 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #23 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #93 of 776 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #98 of 98 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #736 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Denison University
Graduates of Denison University’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 | $38,133 |
| 2 years | $36,134 |
| 3 years | $45,058 |
| 4 years | $52,234 |
| 5 years | $64,696 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Denison University earn a median of $52,234, compared with $53,945 for all Denison University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Denison University comes in at $25,187.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Denison University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Denison University are 78% women (42) and 22% men (12).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Denison University
Among the 54 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Denison University, 78% were women (42) and 22% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Denison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Denison University, lower than the national average of 38%.*
*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 Denison University
The Communication & Media Studies program at Denison University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 54 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Denison University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.