Communication & Media Studies at Indiana University-Southeast
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what Indiana University-Southeast. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Indiana University-Southeast sits in New Albany, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Indiana University-Southeast.
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Online & Distance Learning at Indiana University-Southeast
Many students take online classes at Indiana University-Southeast. Among 3,736 students, 1,180 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,748 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Indiana University-Southeast
These rankings give you a sense of how Indiana University-Southeast’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 17 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #16 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #91 of 98 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #172 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #688 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Indiana University-Southeast
Those who finish Indiana University-Southeast’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 | $28,889 |
| 2 years | $37,054 |
| 3 years | $39,967 |
| 4 years | $46,794 |
| 5 years | $45,563 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Indiana University-Southeast report median earnings of $46,794, compared with $49,597 for all Indiana University-Southeast graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Indiana University-Southeast stands at $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Indiana University-Southeast, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Indiana University-Southeast are 93% women (13) and 7% men (1).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Indiana University-Southeast
Among the 14 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Indiana University-Southeast, 93% were women (13) and 7% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Southeast.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Southeast, lower than 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 Indiana University-Southeast
The Communication & Media Studies program at Indiana University-Southeast includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Indiana University-Southeast go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.