Communication & Media Studies at Governors State University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Governors State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Governors State University is in University Park, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 4 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Governors State University.
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Online Class Availability at Governors State University
Distance learning is available at Governors State University. Among 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) studied exclusively online and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Governors State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Governors State University are 75% women (3) and 25% men (1).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Governors State University
Among the 2 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Governors State University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State University, above the national average of 42%.*
Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at Governors State University
Of the 2 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Governors State University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Governors State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at Governors State University, higher than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Governors State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
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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