Communication & Media Studies at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is located in Raleigh, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 201 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
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Online & Distance Learning at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Many students take online classes at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Among 38,464 students, 2,954 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,521 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Rankings can help you compare North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 23 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #9 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 162 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #64 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #96 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #330 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Students who complete North Carolina State University at Raleigh’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 | $33,358 |
| 2 years | $35,914 |
| 3 years | $42,187 |
| 4 years | $47,004 |
| 5 years | $55,642 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh take home a median $47,004, compared with $71,784 for all North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh stands at $22,324.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 75% women (150) and 25% men (51).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Of the 201 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 75% were women (150) and 25% were men (51).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 154 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh
The Communication & Media Studies program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 201 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh go on to a range of careers. 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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