A Degree in Media Studies for Military and Veterans
The UC Berkeley Media Studies official site describes this type of degree as one that prepares students for "...an understanding of the origins of contemporary media" study of the "roles and impact of the major mass media on contemporary life."Some programs also develop specific media production skills but many programs are more theoretical. If you are interested in learning the hands-on aspects of a career in media, a degree in broadcasting, film, or multimedia production may be a better fit.
A Degree in Media Studies is a true liberal arts degree. Students study modern media to gain an understanding of theory along with various applicable job skills. Students with a Degree in Media Studies are well-prepared for any number of jobs and often find careers in areas such as:
- Research
- Journalism
- Education
- Government
- Non-Profit
- Television/Film
- Public Policy
- Law
Is a Media Studies Degree Hard?
With a Media Studies major, students develop essential skills including:- critical thinking
- analysis
- data literacy
- collaboration
- research skills
- problem-solving
GI BIll and Yellow Ribbon Program options to Earn a Degree in Media Studies
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Jobs with a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies
- Announcer– Present news, sports, or other segments. May interview guests on media such as radio and television. Median Annual Salary: $42,000.
- News Reporter– Keep the public updated about current events and noteworthy information. Median Annual Salary: $48,000.
- Journalist– Keep the public updated about current events and noteworthy information. Median Annual Salary: $48,000.
- Broadcast Technician– Set up, operate, and maintain the equipment for media programs. Median Annual Salary: $49,000.
- Secondary Teacher – Teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college. Median Annual Salary: $63,000.
- Editor– Plan, review, and revise content for publication. Median Annual Salary: $64,000.
- Technical Writer– Prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily. Median Annual Salary: $78,000.
Master’s Degree in Media Studies
Graduate students should build on a well-balanced undergraduate education while further developing their specific area(s) of interest and expertise. Popular areas of research focus include:- Media Writing
- Production and Design
- Media Ecology
A Master’s Degree in Media Studies is a popular choice for those seeking career paths such as entrepreneurship or postsecondary teaching, and for those choosing to attain supervisory positions and/or a pay raise.
Jobs with a Master’s Degree in Media Studies:
- Postsecondary Teacher – Instruct students in Media Studies courses beyond the high school level. Median Annual Salary: $80,000.
- Art Director– Responsible for the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, and movie and television productions. Art directors may be self-employed, work for newspaper and magazine publishers and the motion picture and video industries. Median Annual Salary: $101,000.
- Author – Develop written content for various types of media. Median Annual Salary: $122,000.