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Communication & Media Studies at University of Southern Maine

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what University of Southern Maine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Southern Maine sits in Portland, ME.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 44 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at University of Southern Maine.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern Maine

Distance learning is available at University of Southern Maine. Of 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Southern Maine

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Maine	#1 of 2
Best Value	Maine	#1 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#6 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#32 of 56
Best Value	Nationwide	#191 of 772
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#380 of 776

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Southern Maine

Graduates of University of Southern Maine’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	$31,339
2 years	$31,854
3 years	$37,606
4 years	$43,007
5 years	$49,157

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Southern Maine report median earnings of $43,007, compared with $59,174 for all University of Southern Maine graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Southern Maine is $22,623.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Southern Maine, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Southern Maine are 59% women (26) and 41% men (18).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Maine

Of the 44 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Southern Maine, 59% were women (26) and 41% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	37
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Maine, 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 Southern Maine

The Communication & Media Studies program at University of Southern Maine breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	24
Communication & Media Studies	20

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at University of Southern Maine go on to a range of careers. 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.