Communication & Media Studies at Ramapo College of New Jersey
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Ramapo College of New Jersey. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ramapo College of New Jersey is located in Mahwah, NJ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 76 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Ramapo College of New Jersey.
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Studying Online at Ramapo College of New Jersey
Many students take online classes at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Of 5,981 students, 255 (4%) studied exclusively online and 1,193 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Ramapo College of New Jersey
Use these rankings to compare Ramapo College of New Jersey’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #6 of 18 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #10 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #37 of 135 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #67 of 134 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #193 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #496 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey
Students who complete Ramapo College of New Jersey’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 | $34,335 |
| 2 years | $36,776 |
| 3 years | $43,432 |
| 4 years | $51,394 |
| 5 years | $56,765 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey take home a median $51,394, compared with $63,708 for all Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey is $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Ramapo College of New Jersey, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Ramapo College of New Jersey are 54% women (41) and 46% men (35).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Ramapo College of New Jersey
Among the 76 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Ramapo College of New Jersey, 54% were women (41) and 46% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Ramapo College of New Jersey.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 24% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Ramapo College of New Jersey, 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey
This Communication & Media Studies program at Ramapo College of New Jersey breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Communication & Media | 76 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Ramapo College of New Jersey go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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
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