Communications at Michigan State University
If you plan to study Communications, you may want to check out the program at Michigan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Michigan State University is in East Lansing, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 communications degrees were granted at Michigan State University.
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Studying Online at Michigan State University
Distance learning is available at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) studied exclusively online and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Communications graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communications graduates at Michigan State University are 47% women (8) and 53% men (9).
Communications Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University
Among the 17 bachelor’s communications graduates at Michigan State University, 47% were women (8) and 53% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Communications Graduates
Those who complete Communications program at Michigan State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Communications 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 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
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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