New Mexico · Communication and Media Studies

Best Communication and Media Studies institutions in New Mexico, ranked by earnings

The Communication and Media Studies program focuses on the processes of human communication and behavior, exploring how individuals and groups exchange ideas and information across various media. This program is designed for students…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 09.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
148
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$33,674
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,882
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
37%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Public Relations Specialists
$70,990
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus
Portales Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,6744445%$20,054

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Public Relations Specialists (SOC 27-3031).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.8%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~27,600
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$69,780
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningSpeakingWritingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive Learning

What Public Relations Specialists earn in New Mexico

Jobs in New Mexico
1,180
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$70,990
median $65,770
Best-paying metro
$72,990
Albuquerque, NM

Related careers

Public Relations Specialists
$70,990 avg · 1,180 jobs
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$47,860 avg · 200 jobs
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$127,070 avg · 190 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Communication and Media Studies programs in New Mexico.

Which Communication and Media Studies program in New Mexico has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus tops the list at $33,674. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Public Relations Specialists earn in New Mexico?+

The average annual wage for Public Relations Specialists in New Mexico is $70,990 (median $65,770), across about 1,180 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Communication and Media Studies program?+

The Communication and Media Studies program focuses on the processes of human communication and behavior, exploring how individuals and groups exchange ideas and information across various media. This program is designed for students…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, speaking, writing, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Public Relations Specialists?+

The national job outlook is about +4.8% growth with around 27,600 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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