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Communication & Media Studies at Truman State University

Communication & Media Studies at Truman State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Truman State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Truman State University is located in Kirksville, MO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Truman State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Truman State University

Many students take online classes at Truman State University. Of 3,664 students, 710 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,260 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Truman State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Truman State University’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Missouri #2 of 16
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #2 of 61
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #4 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #27 of 62
Best Value Nationwide #174 of 772
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #290 of 776

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Truman State University

Graduates of Truman State University’s Communication & Media Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Media Studies at Truman State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,336
2 years $33,535
3 years $38,530
4 years $46,249
5 years $52,801

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Truman State University earn a median of $46,249, compared with $49,119 for all Truman State University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Media Studies earnings compared with all majors at Truman State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Truman State University is $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Truman State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Truman State University are 45% women (5) and 55% men (6).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Truman State University

Among the 11 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Truman State University, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).

Truman State University gender breakdown of Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Truman State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication & Media Studies majors at Truman State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Truman State University, 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 Truman State University

The Communication & Media Studies program at Truman State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Speech Communication 11

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Truman State University pursue many career paths. Here 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

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