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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Maine

124 Communications students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Communication & Media Studies is the 29th most popular major in the state out of a total 212 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Maine

Communications majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 119
Master’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

In Maine, a communications major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communications majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 83.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Maine

There are 2,420 people in the state and 481,490 people in the nation working in communications jobs.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Maine

A typical salary for a communications grad in the state is $50,650, compared to a typical salary of $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Maine that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, University of Southern Maine grads earn an average salary of $37,949. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

A typical student attending UMaine will pay a net price of $16,033. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $38,035 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,687 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Saint Joseph's Maine.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in ME

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Public Relations Specialists 3% $54,790
Writers and Authors 0% $51,600
Communications Professors 0% $57,460
Reporters and Correspondents -14% $39,290
Radio and Television Announcers -20% $32,280

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communications.

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 75
Journalism 30
Public Relations & Advertising 12

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

View Nationwide Communication & Media Studies Report

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