Communication & Media Studies at Hanover College
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Hanover College is in Hanover, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 19 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Hanover College.
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Studying Online at Hanover College
Many students take online classes at Hanover College. Among 1,243 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 208 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Hanover College
These rankings give you a sense of how Hanover College’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #8 of 17 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #15 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #53 of 98 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #71 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #429 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #554 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Hanover College
Students who complete Hanover College’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 | $36,467 |
| 2 years | $37,424 |
| 3 years | $47,013 |
| 4 years | $46,181 |
| 5 years | $52,270 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Hanover College report median earnings of $46,181, compared with $45,292 for all Hanover College graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Hanover College comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Hanover College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Hanover College are 32% women (6) and 68% men (13).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Hanover College
Among the 19 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Hanover College, 32% were women (6) and 68% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Hanover College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Hanover 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 Hanover College
The Communication & Media Studies program at Hanover College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 19 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Hanover College work across a variety of fields. Below 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.