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#1 #1 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL the University of Florida is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 129 SAT Score 1,310–1,400 Est. Net Price * $11,740 Median Starting Salary $48,938
#2 #2 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. American University Washington, DC American University is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 1,310–1,390 Est. Net Price * $41,369 Median Starting Salary $56,168
#3 #3 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Overall, Florida International University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 111 SAT Score 1,070–1,160 Est. Net Price * $9,881 Median Starting Salary $49,333
#4 #4 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA Washington State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,911 Median Starting Salary $52,728
#5 #5 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX In general, Texas Tech University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,110–1,200 Est. Net Price * $17,896 Median Starting Salary $53,057
#6 #6 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN Generally, Austin Peay State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 980–1,080 Est. Net Price * $16,140 Median Starting Salary $52,548
#7 #7 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA The institution is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,130 Est. Net Price * $19,332 Median Starting Salary $57,950
#8 #8 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,370–1,450 Est. Net Price * $10,614 Median Starting Salary $52,332
#9 #9 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA MIT is a very selective school, choosing to accept only 4 or 1,380 out of 34,000 applicants. Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,540–1,560 Est. Net Price * $20,232 Median Starting Salary $46,954
#10 #10 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN In general, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,200–1,300 Est. Net Price * $21,880 Median Starting Salary $52,140
#11 #11 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT In general, Sacred Heart University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 860–1,040 Est. Net Price * $45,280 Median Starting Salary $64,181
#12 #12 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Brown University Providence, RI Every year, 50,600 students apply to Brown University through the Common Application. Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,500–1,540 Est. Net Price * $26,723 Median Starting Salary $53,903
#13 #13 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD The school is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 6,400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,120 Est. Net Price * $18,160 Median Starting Salary $57,695
#14 #14 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,040–1,140 Est. Net Price * $16,718 Median Starting Salary $52,279
#15 #15 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA The institution is a highly selective school. They receive roughly 39,000 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,250–1,340 Est. Net Price * $17,180 Median Starting Salary $53,677
#16 #16 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Murray State University Murray, KY Murray State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Est. Net Price * $11,042 Median Starting Salary $53,560
#17 #17 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL Generally, the University of South Florida is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,150–1,240 Est. Net Price * $11,004 Median Starting Salary $49,242
#18 #18 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Indiana University-Bloomington is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,220–1,320 Est. Net Price * $16,234 Median Starting Salary $56,712
#19 #19 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,290–1,350 Est. Net Price * $16,018 Median Starting Salary $55,300
#20 #20 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. West Virginia State University Institute, WV West Virginia State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 880–970 Est. Net Price * $11,684 Median Starting Salary $53,598
#21 #21 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Walla Walla University College Place, WA In general, Walla Walla University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,250 Est. Net Price * $25,314 Median Starting Salary $56,505
#22 #22 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA The school is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 38,900 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,140–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,296 Median Starting Salary $52,969
#23 #23 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Edinboro, PA Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,771 Median Starting Salary $55,692
#24 #24 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY CUNY Hunter College is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $4,848 Median Starting Salary $48,632
#25 #25 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX In general, the University of the Incarnate Word is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 910–1,020 Est. Net Price * $20,832 Median Starting Salary $52,848
#26 #26 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY The school is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 41,000 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,280–1,360 Est. Net Price * $43,651 Median Starting Salary $56,425
#27 #27 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Clarion University of Pennsylvania Clarion, PA Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 940–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,840 Median Starting Salary $55,610
#28 #28 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT Generally, Brigham Young University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,280–1,370 Est. Net Price * $13,521 Median Starting Salary $51,268
#29 #29 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO the University of Colorado Boulder is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,190–1,300 Est. Net Price * $21,836 Median Starting Salary $54,564
#30 #30 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN East Tennessee State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Est. Net Price * $14,350 Median Starting Salary $51,581
#31 #31 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY The institution is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,140–1,220 Est. Net Price * $33,363 Median Starting Salary $54,792
#32 #32 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Stephen F Austin State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,070 Est. Net Price * $13,858 Median Starting Salary $53,970
#33 #33 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN Indiana University-South Bend is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,070 Est. Net Price * $8,785 Median Starting Salary $54,368
#34 #34 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Generally, CUNY Queens College is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,050–1,200 Est. Net Price * $6,434 Median Starting Salary $49,350
#35 #35 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR the University of Oregon is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 37,200 applications... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,160–1,270 Est. Net Price * $22,077 Median Starting Salary $52,917
#36 #36 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Generally, Rochester Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,290–1,370 Est. Net Price * $39,600 Median Starting Salary $53,531
#37 #37 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ The institution is known for being a non selective school. They receive about 69,000 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $14,808 Median Starting Salary $49,428
#38 #38 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Drexel University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 37,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,240–1,340 Est. Net Price * $39,267 Median Starting Salary $51,444
#39 #39 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Overall, the University of Houston is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,160–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,056 Median Starting Salary $49,528
#40 #40 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA The school is known for being a non selective school. The institution receives about 18,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,170 Est. Net Price * $21,294 Median Starting Salary $54,023
#41 #41 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH In general, Ohio University-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,180 Est. Net Price * $20,207 Median Starting Salary $54,953
#42 #42 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Middle Tennessee State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,020–1,120 Est. Net Price * $13,062 Median Starting Salary $52,159
#43 #43 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX The school is a non selective school. They receive roughly 28,900 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,090 Est. Net Price * $14,120 Median Starting Salary $53,325
#44 #44 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Webster University Saint Louis, MO The institution is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,150 Est. Net Price * $23,069 Median Starting Salary $52,380
#45 #45 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Generally, North Dakota State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Est. Net Price * $15,962 Median Starting Salary $58,032
#46 #46 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY The school is known for being a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 28,900... Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,190 Est. Net Price * $5,972 Median Starting Salary $49,569
#47 #47 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 960–1,080 Est. Net Price * $13,586 Median Starting Salary $53,682
#48 #48 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,080 Est. Net Price * $16,551 Median Starting Salary $54,006
#49 #49 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Generally, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,090 Est. Net Price * $13,159 Median Starting Salary $51,915
#50 #50 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. University of Memphis Memphis, TN The school is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 15,800 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,080 Est. Net Price * $13,873 Median Starting Salary $50,905
#51 #51 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The institution is known for being a non selective school. They receive roughly 34,000 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 870–1,060 Est. Net Price * $5,801 Median Starting Salary $51,170
#52 #52 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Jackson State University Jackson, MS The institution is a non selective school. The school receives about 12,600 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 900–1,020 Est. Net Price * $15,292 Median Starting Salary $51,030
#53 #53 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,070 Est. Net Price * $16,990 Median Starting Salary $52,214
#54 #54 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN The school is a non selective school. The school receives about 4,800 applications every admission cycle. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,090 Est. Net Price * $14,065 Median Starting Salary $55,192
#55 #55 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA Valdosta State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 950–1,030 Est. Net Price * $12,836 Median Starting Salary $52,775
#56 #56 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ The institution is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 860–1,020 Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $52,905
#57 #57 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S. Governors State University University Park, IL Generally, Governors State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 850–1,070 Est. Net Price * $9,833 Median Starting Salary $52,072
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About Mass Communication/Media Studies

A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communications regulation, law, and policy; media history; media aesthetics, interpretation, and criticism; the social and cultural effects of mass media; cultural studies; the economics of media industries; visual and media literacy; and the psychology and behavioral aspects of media messages, interpretation, and utilization.

While Mass Communication/Media Studies offers degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students major in Mass Communication/Media Studies all over the country, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in Florida. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies is $40,000.

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Some top careers related to Mass Communication/Media Studies, include Editors and News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists, both of which have lots of job openings. Though there are jobs that pay more, like Communications Teachers, Postsecondary. the most available position for Mass Communication/Media Studies majors is Writers and Authors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

856

Female Students

610 (71%)

Male Students

246 (28%)

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Mass Communication/Media Studies

#1 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

24%

129

1,310–1,400

$11,740

$48,938

#2 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

41%

71

1,310–1,390

$41,369

$56,168

#3 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

64%

111

1,070–1,160

$9,881

$49,333

#4 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

83%

41

1,030–1,220

$17,911

$52,728

#5 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

67%

55

1,110–1,200

$17,896

$53,057

#6 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

94%

25

980–1,080

$16,140

$52,548

#7 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

90%

5

1,030–1,130

$19,332

$57,950

#8 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

18%

20

1,370–1,450

$10,614

$52,332

#9 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

4%

7

1,540–1,560

$20,232

$46,954

#10 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

68%

24

1,200–1,300

$21,880

$52,140

#11 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

66%

23

860–1,040

$45,280

$64,181

#12 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

5%

3

1,500–1,540

$26,723

$53,903

#13 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.

86%

9

1,010–1,120

$18,160

$57,695

#14 Best College for Mass Communication/Media Studies in the U.S.