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#1 #1 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Washington State University awards 466 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,155 Median Starting Salary $52,728
#2 #2 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 587 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 193 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,521 Median Starting Salary $48,938
#3 #3 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN At Austin Peay State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 970–1,150 Est. Net Price * $14,679 Median Starting Salary $52,548
#4 #4 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1694 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 132 SAT Score 1,060–1,250 Est. Net Price * $10,742 Median Starting Salary $49,333
#5 #5 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,320–1,460 Est. Net Price * $40,189 Median Starting Salary $56,168
#6 #6 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Est. Net Price * $16,773 Median Starting Salary $53,057
#7 #7 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Est. Net Price * $20,885 Median Starting Salary $52,140
#8 #8 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Every year, Stephen F Austin State University grants about 278 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 980–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,498 Median Starting Salary $53,970
#9 #9 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Every year, the University of the Incarnate Word awards about 118 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 910–1,150 Est. Net Price * $21,246 Median Starting Salary $52,848
#10 #10 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Murray State University Murray, KY At Murray State University, the most popular majors students study are Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $9,738 Median Starting Salary $53,560
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Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	N/A	85%	60	1,030 – 1,220	$18,155	$52,728
University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	N/A	24%	193	1,310 – 1,480	$11,521	$48,938
Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN At Austin Peay State University, the three most popular college majors...view more	N/A	96%	29	970 – 1,150	$14,679	$52,548
Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1694 degrees to...view more	N/A	59%	132	1,060 – 1,250	$10,742	$49,333
American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	N/A	47%	65	1,320 – 1,460	$40,189	$56,168
Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	N/A	71%	58	1,100 – 1,280	$16,773	$53,057
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college...view more	N/A	46%	37	1,210 – 1,390	$20,885	$52,140
Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Every year, Stephen F Austin State University grants about 278 degrees to...view more	N/A	89%	18	980 – 1,180	$15,498	$53,970
University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Every year, the University of the Incarnate Word awards about 118 degrees to...view more	N/A	93%	16	910 – 1,150	$21,246	$52,848
Murray State University Murray, KY At Murray State University, the most popular majors students study are...view more	N/A	86%	15	1,000 – 1,230	$9,738	$53,560

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About Mass Communication/Media Studies

A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communications regulation, law, and policy; media history; media aesthetics, interpretation, and criticism; the social and cultural effects of mass media; cultural studies; the economics of media industries; visual and media literacy; and the psychology and behavioral aspects of media messages, interpretation, and utilization.

While Mass Communication/Media Studies offers degrees up to the Masters degree, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students major in Mass Communication/Media Studies all over the country, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in Florida. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies is $40,000.

Popularity of Mass Communication/Media Studies Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Mass Communication/Media Studies, include Editors and Public Relations Managers, both of which have lots of job openings. Though there are jobs that pay more, like Public Relations Managers. the most available position for Mass Communication/Media Studies majors is Writers and Authors.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Mass Communication/Media Studies majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Public Relations Managers	$134,760	1,549	20,664	21,898	6%
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,910	879	10,550	10,927	4%
Editors	$75,020	2,621	27,594	26,509	-4%
Writers and Authors Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$73,690	4,231	41,277	42,806	4%
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$57,500	1,308	12,753	12,338	-3%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Mass Communication/Media Studies majors.

#1 Writers and Authors
#2 Editors
#3 Public Relations Managers
#4 News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
#5 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,012

Female Students

728 (71%)

Male Students

284 (28%)

White (500, 49%)

Hispanic or Latino (186, 18%)

Black or African American (141, 14%)

U.S. Nonresident (79, 8%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (41, 4%)

Two or more races (32, 3%)

Asian (27, 3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (6, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

85%

60

1,030–1,220

$18,155

$52,728

#2 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

24%

193

1,310–1,480

$11,521

$48,938

#3 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

96%

29

970–1,150

$14,679

$52,548

#4 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

59%

132

1,060–1,250

$10,742

$49,333

#5 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

47%

65

1,320–1,460

$40,189

$56,168

#6 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

71%

58

1,100–1,280

$16,773

$53,057

#7 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

46%

37

1,210–1,390

$20,885

$52,140

#8 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

89%

18

980–1,180

$15,498

$53,970

#9 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

93%

16

910–1,150

$21,246

$52,848

#10 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

86%

15

1,000–1,230

$9,738

$53,560

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