Communication & Media Studies at Kean University
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Kean University is in Union, NJ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 109 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Kean University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kean University
Many students take online classes at Kean University. Among 13,905 students, 1,667 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,546 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Kean University
These rankings give you a sense of how Kean University’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #5 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #15 of 18 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #31 of 134 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #97 of 135 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #227 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #502 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Kean University
Students who complete Kean University’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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,817 |
| 2 years | $33,281 |
| 3 years | $37,495 |
| 4 years | $44,309 |
| 5 years | $51,189 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Kean University report median earnings of $44,309, compared with $56,858 for all Kean University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Kean University is $25,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Kean University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Kean University are 54% women (59) and 46% men (50).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Kean University
Among the 109 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Kean University, 54% were women (59) and 46% were men (50).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Kean University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
| Black / African American | 31 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 62% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Kean University, 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 Kean University
The Communication & Media Studies program at Kean University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 109 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Kean University go on to a range of careers. 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
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