Communication & Media Studies at Minnesota State University Moorhead
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Minnesota State University Moorhead. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Minnesota State University Moorhead is located in Moorhead, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
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Studying Online at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Online coursework is an option at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Among 4,386 students, 1,172 (27%) studied exclusively online and 2,237 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Use these rankings to compare Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #8 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #13 of 21 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #28 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #34 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #390 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #425 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead
Students who complete Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,167 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $35,978 |
| 4 years | $40,998 |
| 5 years | $45,103 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead report median earnings of $40,998, compared with $52,554 for all Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead comes in at $23,774.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Minnesota State University Moorhead, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 80% women (16) and 20% men (4).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Of the 20 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Minnesota State University Moorhead, 80% were women (16) and 20% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University Moorhead, 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 Minnesota State University Moorhead
This Communication & Media Studies program at Minnesota State University Moorhead offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 20 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Minnesota State University Moorhead pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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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