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Communication & Media Studies at Xavier University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what Xavier University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Xavier University is in Cincinnati, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Xavier University.

Online & Distance Learning at Xavier University

Distance learning is available at Xavier University. Of 5,501 students, 696 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 749 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Xavier University

Rankings can help you compare Xavier University’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#12 of 23
Best Value	Ohio	#22 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#39 of 98
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#96 of 98
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#320 of 776
Best Value	Nationwide	#712 of 772

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Xavier University stands at $26,825.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Xavier University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Xavier University are 59% women (10) and 41% men (7).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Xavier University

Of the 17 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Xavier University, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Black / African American	4
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Xavier 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 Xavier University

This Communication & Media Studies program at Xavier University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	17

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Xavier 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.