Communication & Media

Degree Type:

Bachelor’s Degree

Mode of Study:

On Campus

College:

The Communication & Media program offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree and minors in Strategic Communication and Content Creation. Students in the program acquire knowledge of practices and theories of communication, rhetoric, and media production. Students learn critical media literacies and technical skills to communicate in and across various modalities, media formats, and platforms. The Communication & Media program prepares students with competencies for effective interpersonal, organizational, professional, public, political, and intercultural communication. The required courses and electives reflect the broad nature of these fields, allowing students to specialize in specific or emerging areas.

Students in the Communication & Media program have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals through guest speakers and mentorship. Students in the program have networked, obtained industry insights, and been mentored by professionals around the globe at ESPN, the National Geographic Society, the Atlanta Hawks, Ketchum, Target, and WRAL.

Opportunities also exist for students to participate in paid experiential learning opportunities, such as helping to manage the program’s audio lab and video studio, working alongside the Sports Information Content Creation Team, and working in the Monarch Marketing Agency, an on-campus student-led marketing and communications agency.

Common Career Paths

The Communication & Media program prepares students for versatile and dynamic careers in non-profit organizations, government agencies, local and national television stations, print and digital publications, public health, public relations agencies, and more. Students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers as:

Communications directors
Public relations managers
Content developers and social media managers
Journalists and editors
Health communication specialists and public health information officers
Broadcasters (e.g., radio, tv, podcast)
Public policy advocates
User experience researchers
Public affairs specialists
Speechwriters

Common Salary Ranges for Graduates

A long list of career opportunities awaits those with a Communication & Media degree. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2023:

Public relations specialist: $70,440
Editor: $76,400
News analyst and journalist: $64,200
Producers and directors: $72,250
Writer and author: $68,100
Technical writer: $87,990
Broadcast announcers: $73,610

Average Tuition Cost

The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.

Related Minors

The Communication & Media program offers two minors, which allow students to add valuable communication and content production capabilities to their skill set, regardless of their major. Follow the links for more information on these minors.

Interested in Methodist University’s Communication & Media program?

If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Steven Corbett at the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, visit the link below!

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