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Communication & Media Studies at Western Connecticut State University

If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what Western Connecticut State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Connecticut State University sits in Danbury, CT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 44 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Western Connecticut State University.

Online Class Availability at Western Connecticut State University

Distance learning is available at Western Connecticut State University. Of 4,169 students, 397 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,818 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Western Connecticut State University

Rankings can help you compare Western Connecticut State University’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#3 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#9 of 13
Best Value	New England (Region)	#17 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#40 of 56
Best Value	Nationwide	#468 of 772
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#487 of 776

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Western Connecticut State University

Those who finish Western Connecticut State University’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,199
2 years	$36,437
3 years	$38,345
4 years	$43,870
5 years	$48,487

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Western Connecticut State University take home a median $43,870, compared with $53,070 for all Western Connecticut State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Western Connecticut State University comes in at $25,069.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Western Connecticut State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Western Connecticut State University are 45% women (20) and 55% men (24).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Western Connecticut State University

Of the 44 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Western Connecticut State University, 45% were women (20) and 55% were men (24).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Connecticut State 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 Western Connecticut State University

The Communication & Media Studies program at Western Connecticut State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	37
Other Communication & Media	7

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Western Connecticut State 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.