Bachelor’s Degrees in Arts & Media Management
Education Levels of Media Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,899 people earned their bachelor's degree in media management. This earns it the #105 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in media management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,899 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,178 |
| Basic Certificate | 268 |
| Associate Degree | 217 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 93 |
| Graduate Certificate | 61 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Media Management Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in media management is $28,357. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $25,610 to a high of $33,754.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in media management is $49,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $72,292 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $28,974.
The median monthly payment of a media management graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $583.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in media management. About 61.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,112 |
| Women | 1,787 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of media management bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 95 |
| Black or African American | 318 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 365 |
| White | 1,712 |
| International Students | 167 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 242 |
Most Popular Media Management Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 216 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in media management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Belmont University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for media management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 430 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from Belmont. Of these students, 69% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in media management at Belmont University make a median salary of 28,357.
Full Sail University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in media management. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from Full Sail University. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in media management at Full Sail University make a median salary of 28,357.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from UCF. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,357.
The New School is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in media management. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from New School University. Of these students, 79% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that New School University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,357.
The 5th most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Berklee College of Music. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,277 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from Berklee College of Music. About 63% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in media management at Berklee College of Music make a median salary of 28,357.
The 6th most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Middle Tennessee State University. Each year, around 22,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from Middle Tennessee State University. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Middle Tennessee State University media management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,357.
The 7th most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Los Angeles Film School. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from LA Film School. Of these students, 41% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Los Angeles Film School media management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,357.
Columbia College Chicago is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in media management. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,734 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,270 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from Columbia. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,357.
Pace University - New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in media management. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from Pace University. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that Pace University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,357.
Drexel University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in media management. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from Drexel. About 55% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in media management at Drexel University make a median salary of 28,357.
The 11th most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Loyola University New Orleans. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from Loyola New Orleans. About 61% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Loyola New Orleans graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,357.
College of Charleston is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in media management. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from C of C. About 75% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in media management at College of Charleston make a median salary of 28,357.
University of Southern California is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in media management. 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, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from USC. Of these students, 57% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in media management at University of Southern California make a median salary of 28,357.
The 14th most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Oneonta. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from SUNY Oneonta. Of these students, 36% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SUNY Oneonta graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,357.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in media management. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from IU Bloomington. About 69% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,357.
The 16th most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purchase College. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from Purchase College. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Data shows that Purchase College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,357.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in media management. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from OHIO Athens. About 18% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in media management at Ohio University - Athens Campus make a median salary of 28,357.
The 18th most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Howard University. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,334 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from Howard. About 69% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in media management at Howard University make a median salary of 28,357.
The 19th most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from UNC Greensboro. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. University of North Carolina at Greensboro media management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,357.
The University of the Arts is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in media management. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in media management from UArts. Of these students, 32% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of the Arts media management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,357.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to media management that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 23,952 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 19,777 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 12,664 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 12,468 |
| Music | 10,971 |
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.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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