Communication & Media Studies Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies is offered at 314 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about71% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 8,694 degrees were awarded toCommunication & Media Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Communication & Media Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 42 |
| Associate’s Degree | 215 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,892 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,389 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 156 |
Earnings of Communication & Media Studies Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies of $49,526 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,014 |
| 4 years | $49,526 |
| 5 years | $57,312 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Communication & Media Studies students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. About 57.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24 |
| Women | 18 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Communication & Media Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 28.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 50.0% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 14.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 4.8% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 386 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 380 people received their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 363 people received their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. This school awarded 355 undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 322 people received their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. This school awarded 258 undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. This school awarded 159 undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 139 undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. This school awarded 139 undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 116 undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. This school awarded 114 undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina A & T State University is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 100 undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Communication & Media Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. This school awarded 91 undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Communication & Media Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Communication & Media Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Communication & Media Studies that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 32,944 |
| Communication, General | 11,299 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 2,273 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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