Here is an overview of the graduate program in communication & media studies at Fitchburg State. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Fitchburg State among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #478 out of 782 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 478 of 782 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Massachusetts | 22 of 27 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region | 39 of 56 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies at Fitchburg State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Master’s | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fitchburg State University conferred 8 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Fitchburg State is not currently ranked for communication & media studies at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at Fitchburg State were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Fitchburg State awarded 8 master’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Fitchburg State. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 55 |