Communication & Media Studies at Southwestern University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Southwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern University is in Georgetown, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Southwestern University.
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Studying Online at Southwestern University
Southwestern University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Southwestern University
Rankings can help you compare Southwestern University’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #12 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #21 of 71 |
| Best Value | Texas | #41 of 45 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #65 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #328 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #646 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Southwestern University
Graduates of Southwestern University’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 | $32,721 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 3 years | $43,894 |
| 4 years | $47,630 |
| 5 years | $70,325 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Southwestern University report median earnings of $47,630, compared with $71,278 for all Southwestern University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Southwestern University is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Southwestern University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Southwestern University are 71% women (12) and 29% men (5).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Southwestern University
Among the 17 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Southwestern University, 71% were women (12) and 29% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Southwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Southwestern University, above 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 Southwestern University
This Communication & Media Studies program at Southwestern University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Southwestern University go on to a range of careers. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.