Communications at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Communications, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 2 communications graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Purdue University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Communications graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communications graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 100% women (2) and 0% men (0).
Communications Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 1 bachelor’s communications graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, above the national average of 40%.*
Communications Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 1 doctoral communications degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communications Graduates
Students who finish Communications program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Communications 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 |
| 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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