Communication & Media Studies at University of North Alabama
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at University of North Alabama. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of North Alabama sits in Florence, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 40 communication & media studies degrees were granted at University of North Alabama.
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Studying Online at University of North Alabama
Many students take online classes at University of North Alabama. Among 10,204 students, 3,306 (32%) studied exclusively online and 3,436 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of North Alabama
Rankings can help you compare University of North Alabama’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #9 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #100 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #215 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #606 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of North Alabama
Students who complete University of North Alabama’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 | $26,107 |
| 2 years | $23,262 |
| 3 years | $30,674 |
| 4 years | $36,690 |
| 5 years | $42,034 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of North Alabama take home a median $36,690, compared with $53,815 for all University of North Alabama graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of North Alabama stands at $21,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of North Alabama, by degree type.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of North Alabama are 68% women (27) and 32% men (13).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of North Alabama
Of the 40 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of North Alabama, 68% were women (27) and 32% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Alabama, 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 North Alabama
The Communication & Media Studies program at University of North Alabama includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 5 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 35 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at University of North Alabama go on to a range of careers. Below 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
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