Here is an overview of the graduate program in communication & media studies at NAU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NAU highly for communication & media studies, coming in at #229 out of 782 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 229 of 782 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Arizona | 4 of 12 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 16 of 72 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 66 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 26 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 26 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
NAU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 27% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at NAU were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NAU conferred 26 master’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at NAU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 66 |
| Certificate Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 3 |