Communication & Media Studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus sits in Madison, NJ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus.
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Studying Online at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Many students take online classes at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus. Among 2,885 students, 195 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,076 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #13 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #14 of 18 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #90 of 134 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #93 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #481 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #606 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Those who finish Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus’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 | $29,108 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $42,728 |
| 4 years | $45,729 |
| 5 years | $47,804 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus earn a median of $45,729, compared with $68,868 for all Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus stands at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus are 62% women (13) and 38% men (8).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Of the 21 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, 62% were women (13) and 38% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 57% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, above 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 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
This Communication & Media Studies program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, 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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