Master’s Degrees in Arts & Media Management
Education Levels of Media Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,178 people earned their master's degree in media management. This earns it the #107 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in media management is $47,658. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $44,648 and the high is $51,799.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for media management majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in media management. About 70.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 348 |
| Women | 830 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of media management master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 165 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 133 |
| White | 497 |
| International Students | 220 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 124 |
Most Popular Media Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a master’s degree in media management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for media management students seekinga master's degree is Full Sail University. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. 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, 194 people received their master's degree in media management from Full Sail University. About 38% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Full Sail University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,658.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Berklee College of Music. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 82 people received their master's degree in media management from Berklee College of Music. About 61% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in media management at Berklee College of Music make a median salary of 47,658.
Northwestern University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in media management. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in media management from Northwestern. About 79% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Northwestern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,658.
Pratt Institute - Main comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in media management. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in media management from Pratt Institute. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in media management at Pratt Institute - Main make a median salary of 47,658.
The 4th most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in media management from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Carnegie Mellon graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,658.
The 6th most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 38 people received their master's degree in media management from Drexel. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that Drexel graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,658.
The 8th most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in media management from GMU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. George Mason University media management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,658.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in media management. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in media management from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 75% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Indiana University - Bloomington media management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,658.
The 10th most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in media management from Boston U. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Boston University media management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,658.
University of Southern California is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in media management. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. 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, 28 people received their master's degree in media management from USC. About 66% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,658.
Baruch College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in media management. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in media management from Baruch. Of these students, 52% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in media management at Baruch College make a median salary of 47,658.
University of Miami is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in media management. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in media management from U Miami. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in media management at University of Miami make a median salary of 47,658.
The 14th most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in media management from Teachers College. About 91% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Teachers College at Columbia University media management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,658.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in media management. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in media management from Colorado State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Colorado State University - Fort Collins media management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,658.
Wagner College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in media management. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in media management from Wagner. Of these students, 43% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Wagner College media management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,658.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in media management. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in media management from SMU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in media management at Southern Methodist University make a median salary of 47,658.
American University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in media management. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in media management from The American University. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. American University media management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,658.
The 18th most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Winthrop University. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in media management from Winthrop. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in media management at Winthrop University make a median salary of 47,658.
The 20th most popular school in the country for media management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Claremont Graduate University. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in media management from Claremont Graduate University. About 89% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Claremont Graduate University media management graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,658.
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| Music | 6,247 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3,058 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,871 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,756 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,688 |
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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