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Communication & Media Studies at Western Colorado University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Western Colorado University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Colorado University sits in Gunnison, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 16 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Western Colorado University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Colorado University

Distance learning is available at Western Colorado University. Of 3,568 students, 1,449 (41%) studied exclusively online and 424 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Western Colorado University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Colorado University’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Colorado	#6 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#10 of 11
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#19 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#25 of 27
Best Value	Nationwide	#452 of 772
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#716 of 776

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Western Colorado University

Graduates of Western Colorado 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	$28,244
2 years	$29,685
3 years	$37,581
4 years	$40,760

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Western Colorado University take home a median $40,760, compared with $42,253 for all Western Colorado University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Western Colorado University stands at $23,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Western Colorado University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Western Colorado University are 38% women (6) and 62% men (10).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Western Colorado University

Of the 16 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Western Colorado University, 38% were women (6) and 62% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16

*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 Colorado University

This Communication & Media Studies program at Western Colorado University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	16

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Western Colorado University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.