Communication & Media Studies at Wright State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Wright State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wright State University-Main Campus is in Dayton, OH.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Wright State University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Wright State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Wright State University-Main Campus. Among 10,603 students, 1,031 (10%) studied exclusively online and 5,174 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Wright State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Wright State University-Main Campus’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #5 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #17 of 23 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #65 of 98 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #359 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #544 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus
Those who finish Wright State University-Main Campus’s Communication & Media Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,836 |
| 2 years | $36,040 |
| 3 years | $38,892 |
| 4 years | $42,522 |
| 5 years | $49,425 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus earn a median of $42,522, compared with $61,318 for all Wright State University-Main Campus graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Wright State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Wright State University-Main Campus are 65% women (20) and 35% men (11).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Wright State University-Main Campus
Among the 31 bachelor’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Wright State University-Main Campus, 65% were women (20) and 35% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Wright State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 19% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Wright State University-Main Campus, 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 Wright State University-Main Campus
The Communication & Media Studies program at Wright State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 21 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Wright State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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.
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