Communication & Media Studies at Valparaiso University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Valparaiso University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Valparaiso University is located in Valparaiso, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Valparaiso University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Valparaiso University
Distance learning is available at Valparaiso University. Among 2,579 students, 112 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Valparaiso University
Rankings can help you compare Valparaiso University’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #6 of 17 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #14 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 98 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #67 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #283 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #533 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Valparaiso University
Graduates of Valparaiso University’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 | $31,523 |
| 2 years | $31,670 |
| 3 years | $42,031 |
| 4 years | $52,086 |
| 5 years | $56,864 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Valparaiso University earn a median of $52,086, compared with $66,064 for all Valparaiso University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Valparaiso University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Valparaiso University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Valparaiso University are 78% women (14) and 22% men (4).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Valparaiso University
Of the 18 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Valparaiso University, 78% were women (14) and 22% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University, 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 Valparaiso University
The Communication & Media Studies program at Valparaiso University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 18 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Valparaiso University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.
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