by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Central Michigan ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in communications from Central Michigan. This makes it the #87 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan is $34,207. This is higher than $32,435, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan, communications students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,333 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Central Michigan is $330 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Central Michigan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Central Michigan. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The communications program at Central Michigan awarded 13 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 101 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 84 |
| Journalism | 35 |
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