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Communications & media at Indiana University Indianapolis

Indiana University Indianapolis graduates about 186 communications & media majors a year, 4% of its graduating class. That puts it 278th of 592 schools we score for communications & media, a solid program at 58 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $48,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.91×).

58/100Solid#278 of 592 for communications & media →
Graduates a year1864% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$48,0000.91× the same major nationally
Research in the field$147Ka year, NSF
Admit rate76%whole school
SAT middle 50%1050–1250whole school

Around Indiana University Indianapolis

Ray Bradbury's desk, word processor, and shelves in the Ray Bradbury Center, Ind
Ray Bradbury's desk and shelvesPhoto: LingLass · CC0 · source
Ray Bradbury Center at Indiana University Indianapolis in 2024
Ray Bradbury Center 2024aPhoto: Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
This is a public piece of art titled "Mega-Gem" by John Terreano taken on a cold
Mega-Gem in SnowPhoto: ajs.ulib.iupui · CC0 · source
Indiana University Indianapolis, University Library, view down the stairs to the
IUI University Library glass entrancePhoto: MSwierenga · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Where communications & media happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: School of Informatics & Communications Technology Complex.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 38 · Student housing 27 · Dorm 5 · Library 3 · Athletics 2.

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Nearby in the communications & media ranking

  1. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 59
  2. Florida International University 58
  3. University of Central Florida 58
  4. East Carolina University 58
  5. SUNY Oneonta 58
  6. SUNY Purchase 58
  7. Georgia College & State University 58
  8. Eastern Connecticut State University 58

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Indiana University Indianapolis with every school we score in communications & media. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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