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Communication & Media Studies in Nevada

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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Nevada

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

In terms of popularity, Communication & Media Studies is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 318
Associate Degree 31
Master’s Degree 18

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.0%
  • White: 41.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 16.3%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Nevada

2,810 people in the state and 481,490 in the nation are employed in jobs related to communications.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Nevada

Communications grads earn an average of $53,730 in the state and $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Nevada that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

259 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,832 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. In their early career, CSN grads earn an average salary of $31,766. 86% of students get financical aid.

#4

Nevada State College

Henderson
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
7,289 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 5.00 years to complete their degree at NSC.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.00%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,200.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in NV

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Public Relations Specialists 21% $63,950
Writers and Authors 16% $52,380
Editors 15% $49,770
Public Address System Announcers 13% $29,560
Reporters and Correspondents -3% $41,270
Radio and Television Announcers -12% $30,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Journalism 156

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