Master’s Degrees in Other Communication & Media Studies
Education Levels of Other Communication and Media Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 551 people earned their master's degree in other communication and media studies. This makes it the 244th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in other communication and media studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,626 |
| Master’s Degree | 551 |
| Basic Certificate | 441 |
| Associate Degree | 109 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 60 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 32 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
Earnings of Other Communication and Media Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for other communication and media studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for other communication and media studies majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in other communication and media studies. About 81.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 100 |
| Women | 451 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other communication and media studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 205 |
| International Students | 127 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 45 |
Most Popular Other Communication and Media Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 31 colleges that offer a master’s degree in other communication and media studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from USC. Of these students, 84% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drake University. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,466 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,009 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Drake. Of these students, 85% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of West Alabama. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from University of West Alabama. About 88% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Emerson College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communication and media studies. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Emerson. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from UPenn. About 90% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern Illinois University. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,343 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,344 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Northeastern Illinois University. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clemson University. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Clemson. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Atlantic University. Roughly 30,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from FAU. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is South Dakota State University. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from South Dakota State.
The 12th most popular school in the country for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Alabama A & M University. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from AAMU. Of these students, 88% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Chatham University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communication and media studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Chatham.
The 13th most popular school in the country for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Old Dominion University. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Old Dominion. Of these students, 75% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for other communication and media studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Auburn University. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Auburn. Of these students, 92% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Denver comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communication and media studies. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from DU. Of these students, 82% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communication and media studies. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from A-State. About 55% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fairfield University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other communication and media studies. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,625 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Fairfield U. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Virginia Tech is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other communication and media studies. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in other communication and media studies from Virginia Tech. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other communication and media studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 2,257 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 1,166 |
| Communications | 711 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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