Communication & Media Studies at Eastern Connecticut State University
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Connecticut State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Connecticut State University is in Willimantic, CT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 51 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Eastern Connecticut State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Connecticut State University
Many students take online classes at Eastern Connecticut State University. Among 4,355 students, 85 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 219 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Eastern Connecticut State University
Use these rankings to compare Eastern Connecticut State University’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Connecticut | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #23 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #31 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #377 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #513 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University
Those who finish Eastern Connecticut State University’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,552 |
| 2 years | $29,866 |
| 3 years | $40,645 |
| 4 years | $44,638 |
| 5 years | $49,964 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University take home a median $44,638, compared with $48,318 for all Eastern Connecticut State University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University comes in at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Eastern Connecticut State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Eastern Connecticut State University are 51% women (26) and 49% men (25).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Connecticut State University
Of the 51 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Eastern Connecticut State University, 51% were women (26) and 49% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Connecticut State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Connecticut State University, below 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 Eastern Connecticut State University
This Communication & Media Studies program at Eastern Connecticut State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 51 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Eastern Connecticut State University pursue many career paths. 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.
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