Communication & Media Studies at Millersville University of Pennsylvania
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania is located in Millersville, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 38 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
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Studying Online at Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Of 6,975 students, 1,229 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,878 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Rankings can help you compare Millersville University of Pennsylvania’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #13 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #23 of 36 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #70 of 134 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #85 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #464 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #511 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Students who complete Millersville University of Pennsylvania’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 | $30,531 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $40,177 |
| 4 years | $47,372 |
| 5 years | $52,757 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania report median earnings of $47,372, compared with $51,978 for all Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania stands at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 68% women (26) and 32% men (12).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Among the 38 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, 68% were women (26) and 32% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 13% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania
This Communication & Media Studies program at Millersville University of Pennsylvania breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 38 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Millersville University of Pennsylvania go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.