Communications at Youngstown State University
If you are interested in studying Communications, consider the program at Youngstown State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Youngstown State University is in Youngstown, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 communications graduations were recorded at Youngstown State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Youngstown State University
Online coursework is an option at Youngstown State University. Among 12,204 students, 2,895 (24%) studied exclusively online and 4,816 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Communications graduates at Youngstown State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communications graduates at Youngstown State University are 67% women (6) and 33% men (3).
Communications Master’s Program at Youngstown State University
Among the 9 master’s communications graduates at Youngstown State University, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications master’s degree recipients at Youngstown State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Communications master’s degree recipients at Youngstown 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communications Graduates
Those who complete Communications program at Youngstown State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Communications 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 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
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
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