Communication & Media Studies at Loyola University Maryland
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Loyola University Maryland. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Loyola University Maryland is located in Baltimore, MD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 72 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Loyola University Maryland.
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Online & Distance Learning at Loyola University Maryland
Online coursework is an option at Loyola University Maryland. Among 4,897 students, 484 (10%) studied exclusively online and 781 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Loyola University Maryland
These rankings give you a sense of how Loyola University Maryland’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 776 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #106 of 134 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #671 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Loyola University Maryland
Students who complete Loyola University Maryland’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 | $41,821 |
| 2 years | $41,751 |
| 3 years | $54,523 |
| 4 years | $62,264 |
| 5 years | $73,116 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Loyola University Maryland report median earnings of $62,264, compared with $69,978 for all Loyola University Maryland graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Loyola University Maryland comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Loyola University Maryland, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Loyola University Maryland are 74% women (53) and 26% men (19).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Loyola University Maryland
Of the 72 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Loyola University Maryland, 74% were women (53) and 26% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Maryland.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 55 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Maryland, 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 Loyola University Maryland
The Communication & Media Studies program at Loyola University Maryland includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 72 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Loyola University Maryland pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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