Communication & Media Studies at Pacific Lutheran University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Pacific Lutheran University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pacific Lutheran University is in Tacoma, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Pacific Lutheran University.
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Online Class Availability at Pacific Lutheran University
Many students take online classes at Pacific Lutheran University. Of 2,797 students, 11 (0%) studied exclusively online and 254 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Pacific Lutheran University
These rankings give you a sense of how Pacific Lutheran University’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #8 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #10 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #56 of 162 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #130 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #527 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University
Students who complete Pacific Lutheran University’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 | $33,589 |
| 2 years | $34,420 |
| 3 years | $47,617 |
| 4 years | $56,775 |
| 5 years | $59,869 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn a median of $56,775, compared with $64,629 for all Pacific Lutheran University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Pacific Lutheran University is $25,499.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Pacific Lutheran University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Pacific Lutheran University are 56% women (15) and 44% men (12).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Pacific Lutheran University
Among the 27 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Pacific Lutheran University, 56% were women (15) and 44% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Pacific Lutheran University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Pacific Lutheran University, higher 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 Pacific Lutheran University
The Communication & Media Studies program at Pacific Lutheran University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 27 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Pacific Lutheran University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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