Communication & Media Studies at University of Michigan-Dearborn
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Michigan-Dearborn. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Michigan-Dearborn is in Dearborn, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at University of Michigan-Dearborn.
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Online Class Availability at University of Michigan-Dearborn
Distance learning is available at University of Michigan-Dearborn. Of 8,104 students, 1,314 (16%) studied exclusively online and 3,952 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Michigan-Dearborn
Use these rankings to compare University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #3 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #15 of 18 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #90 of 98 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #241 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #680 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Michigan-Dearborn
Those who finish University of Michigan-Dearborn’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 | $31,466 |
| 2 years | $30,988 |
| 3 years | $36,906 |
| 4 years | $46,839 |
| 5 years | $52,201 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Michigan-Dearborn report median earnings of $46,839, compared with $78,254 for all University of Michigan-Dearborn graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Michigan-Dearborn comes in at $27,200.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Michigan-Dearborn, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Michigan-Dearborn are 50% women (9) and 50% men (9).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Dearborn
Of the 18 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at University of Michigan-Dearborn, 50% were women (9) and 50% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Dearborn.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Dearborn, 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 University of Michigan-Dearborn
This Communication & Media Studies program at University of Michigan-Dearborn breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 18 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at University of Michigan-Dearborn work across a variety of fields. Here 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
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