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Communication & Media Studies at University of Scranton

If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what University of Scranton. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Scranton is located in Scranton, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 23 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at University of Scranton.

Studying Online at University of Scranton

Online coursework is an option at University of Scranton. Among 4,724 students, 449 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 151 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Scranton

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Scranton’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#8 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#30 of 135
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#31 of 36
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#112 of 134
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#156 of 776
Best Value	Nationwide	#688 of 772

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Scranton

Graduates of University of Scranton’s Communication & Media Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$35,864
3 years	$45,040
4 years	$52,970
5 years	$61,646

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Scranton report median earnings of $52,970, compared with $73,777 for all University of Scranton graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Scranton, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Scranton are 83% women (19) and 17% men (4).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Scranton

Of the 23 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at University of Scranton, 83% were women (19) and 17% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Scranton.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Scranton, below 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 Scranton

This Communication & Media Studies program at University of Scranton breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Communications	23

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at University of Scranton go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.