Communication & Media Studies at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania sits in Slippery Rock, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 77 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
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Online & Distance Learning at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Among 8,376 students, 1,273 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,697 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Rankings can help you compare Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #11 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #16 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #64 of 135 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #66 of 134 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #333 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #485 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Those who finish Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania’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 | $30,351 |
| 2 years | $31,021 |
| 3 years | $36,678 |
| 4 years | $41,208 |
| 5 years | $46,911 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earn a median of $41,208, compared with $51,574 for all Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 71% women (55) and 29% men (22).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Among the 77 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, 71% were women (55) and 29% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 63 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
The Communication & Media Studies program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 69 |
| Speech Communication | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania pursue many career paths. Below 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.