Communication & Media Studies at Lindsey Wilson College
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Lindsey Wilson College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lindsey Wilson College is located in Columbia, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Lindsey Wilson College.
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Online Class Availability at Lindsey Wilson College
Distance learning is available at Lindsey Wilson College. Among 4,193 students, 824 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,992 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Lindsey Wilson College
Rankings can help you compare Lindsey Wilson College’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #11 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #12 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #143 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #382 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #748 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Lindsey Wilson College
Those who finish Lindsey Wilson 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 | $25,414 |
| 2 years | $28,960 |
| 3 years | $31,998 |
| 4 years | $28,935 |
| 5 years | $37,978 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Lindsey Wilson College take home a median $28,935, compared with $41,479 for all Lindsey Wilson College graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Lindsey Wilson College is $26,769.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Lindsey Wilson College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Lindsey Wilson College are 29% women (7) and 71% men (17).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Lindsey Wilson College
Of the 24 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Lindsey Wilson College, 29% were women (7) and 71% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Lindsey Wilson College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 21% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Lindsey Wilson 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 Lindsey Wilson College
The Communication & Media Studies program at Lindsey Wilson College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 19 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Lindsey Wilson College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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.
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