Communication & Media Studies at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is in Pittsburgh, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 159 communication & media studies degrees were granted at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Distance learning is available at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Of 35,724 students, 1,465 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,044 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #6 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #26 of 135 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #28 of 36 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #108 of 134 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #678 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Those who finish University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’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 | $34,812 |
| 2 years | $36,094 |
| 3 years | $43,413 |
| 4 years | $55,386 |
| 5 years | $60,384 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $55,386, compared with $69,239 for all University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 79% women (125) and 21% men (34).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Of the 65 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 68% were women (44) and 32% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 51 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
This Communication & Media Studies program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 159 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies majors, 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.