by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Maine. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Maine as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #489 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 489 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Maine | 2 of 2 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region | 43 of 55 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies at University of Maine, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maine handed out 38 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
University of Maine ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Maine report a median salary of $52,096 a year. This is lower than $53,600, the median for all majors at University of Maine.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Maine, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,057 in student loans. This is higher than $25,984, the typical median for all majors at University of Maine.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,640 | $35,790 |
| Fees | $966 | $966 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Maine are White. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Maine conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (94%).
University of Maine granted 7 bachelor’s completions in mass communication/media studies recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Maine. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 1 |
