Communication & Media Studies at University of Hawaii at Hilo
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what University of Hawaii at Hilo. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Hawaii at Hilo is located in Hilo, HI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 communication & media studies degrees were granted at University of Hawaii at Hilo.
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Online Class Availability at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Many students take online classes at University of Hawaii at Hilo. Among 2,668 students, 489 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,237 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Rankings can help you compare University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Hawaii | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #106 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #158 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #296 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #708 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo
Students who complete University of Hawaii at Hilo’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 | $28,085 |
| 2 years | $27,126 |
| 3 years | $28,495 |
| 4 years | $32,393 |
| 5 years | $44,892 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo earn a median of $32,393, compared with $59,165 for all University of Hawaii at Hilo graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo comes in at $20,753.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Hawaii at Hilo, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Hawaii at Hilo are 52% women (14) and 48% men (13).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Of the 27 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at University of Hawaii at Hilo, 52% were women (14) and 48% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Hawaii at Hilo.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Hawaii at Hilo, 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 University of Hawaii at Hilo
This Communication & Media Studies program at University of Hawaii at Hilo offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 27 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at University of Hawaii at Hilo go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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
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