Communication & Media Studies at Farmingdale State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Farmingdale State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Farmingdale State College is located in Farmingdale, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 42 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Farmingdale State College.
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Studying Online at Farmingdale State College
Online coursework is an option at Farmingdale State College. Of 10,039 students, 467 (5%) studied exclusively online and 4,007 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Farmingdale State College
Rankings can help you compare Farmingdale State 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) | #13 of 134 |
| Best Value | New York | #14 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #20 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #47 of 135 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #224 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Farmingdale State College
Graduates of Farmingdale State College’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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $36,668 |
| 3 years | $42,391 |
| 4 years | $47,743 |
| 5 years | $56,832 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Farmingdale State College earn a median of $47,743, compared with $58,771 for all Farmingdale State College graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Farmingdale State College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Farmingdale State College are 43% women (18) and 57% men (24).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Farmingdale State College
Of the 42 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Farmingdale State College, 43% were women (18) and 57% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Farmingdale State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 26% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Farmingdale State College, 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 Farmingdale State College
This Communication & Media Studies program at Farmingdale State College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 42 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Farmingdale State College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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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