Communication & Media Studies at Keene State College
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Keene State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Keene State College sits in Keene, NH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Keene State College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Keene State College
Online coursework is an option at Keene State College. Among 2,848 students, 80 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Keene State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Keene State College’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Hampshire | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Hampshire | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #16 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #28 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #325 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #470 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Keene State College
Graduates of Keene State 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 | $38,382 |
| 2 years | $35,653 |
| 3 years | $44,504 |
| 4 years | $46,711 |
| 5 years | $55,467 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Keene State College report median earnings of $46,711, compared with $50,927 for all Keene State College graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Keene State College stands at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Keene State College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Keene State College are 60% women (9) and 40% men (6).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Keene State College
Of the 15 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Keene State College, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Keene State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Keene 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 Keene State College
This Communication & Media Studies program at Keene State College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 15 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Keene State College pursue many career paths. 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.
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