by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Central Michigan University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Central Michigan University as a strong choice for communication & media studies, coming in at #402 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 402 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan | 7 of 18 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 51 of 97 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at Central Michigan University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central Michigan University conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Central Michigan University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University earn a median of $51,268 a year. This is below $61,603, the median for all majors at Central Michigan University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Central Michigan University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,873, the typical median for all majors at Central Michigan University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,750 | $15,030 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 36% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Central Michigan University were White. About 75% of graduates 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Central Michigan University awarded 28 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
During the most recent reporting year, Central Michigan University awarded 2 certificate degrees in communication & media studies.
Central Michigan University has not been ranked for communication & media studies at the certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a certificate degree in communication & media studies from Central Michigan University were women.
The majority of communication & media studies certificate degree graduates at Central Michigan University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a certificate in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Central Michigan University conferred 1 certificate degree in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Central Michigan University awarded 1 certificate degree in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Central Michigan University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 7 |
