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Communication & Media Studies at Linfield University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Linfield University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Linfield University is located in McMinnville, OR.

During the most recent reporting year, 4 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Linfield University.

Online Class Availability at Linfield University

Online coursework is an option at Linfield University. Among 1,709 students, 105 (6%) studied exclusively online and 286 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Linfield University

Rankings can help you compare Linfield University’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Linfield University

Graduates of Linfield University’s Communication & Media Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$37,519
2 years	$28,598
3 years	$38,947
4 years	$50,660
5 years	$68,822

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Linfield University take home a median $50,660, compared with $87,717 for all Linfield University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Linfield University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Linfield University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Linfield University are 25% women (1) and 75% men (3).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Linfield University

Among the 4 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Linfield University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Linfield University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Linfield University, higher 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 Linfield University

This Communication & Media Studies program at Linfield University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	2
Communication & Media Studies	2

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Linfield University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.