Communication & Media Studies at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus sits in Durham, NH.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 156 communication & media studies degrees were granted at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. Among 13,554 students, 663 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,418 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of New Hampshire-Main Campus’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Hampshire | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 56 |
| Best Value | New Hampshire | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #22 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #558 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Those who finish University of New Hampshire-Main Campus’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 | $42,689 |
| 2 years | $41,317 |
| 3 years | $52,225 |
| 4 years | $57,379 |
| 5 years | $69,538 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of New Hampshire-Main Campus earn a median of $57,379, compared with $61,771 for all University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of New Hampshire-Main Campus stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are 65% women (101) and 35% men (55).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Of the 156 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, 65% were women (101) and 35% were men (55).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 134 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, 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 New Hampshire-Main Campus
This Communication & Media Studies program at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 156 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.