A Degree in Media Studies for Military and Veterans
Immerse yourself in all things media from print to film to the world-wide-web! Explore the varied aspects of culture while creating a career path that fosters your interests and talents!What Can You do With a Degree in Media Studies?
A Degree in Media Studies is a true liberal arts degree. Students study modern media through a variety of lenses and gain an understanding of theory along with a variety of 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?
Earning a Degree in Media Studies is not hard! With a Media Studies major, students develop essential skills including:- critical thinking
- analysis
- data literacy
- collaboration
- research skills
- problem solving
Getting a Degree in Media Studies
Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies
Students pursuing a Bachelor’s in Media Studies utilize both creative and analytical skills. Students will explore the history and development of various forms of communication and media. Students will also become experts in the current (and future!) trends in media.Students with a Bachelor’s in Media Studies will thrive in classes such as:
- Media Theory
- History
- Media Criticism
- Standard Practices
- Popular Culture
- Technology
- Media Design
- Art of Storytelling
- Digital Art
- Community Engagement
- Filmmaking
- Social Media
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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 be building on a well-balanced undergraduate education, while they further develop 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.
Is a Media Studies Degree Worth It?
Yes, a Degree in Media Studies is worth it! Having your fingers on the pulse of society and being trained to create, control, and disseminate the media dialogue is a career like no other!Students can utilize various educational entitlements for low to no-cost degree-seeking opportunities! Programs such as the MyCAA (for eligible spouses), the GI Bill, and the Yellow Ribbon program are all fantastic opportunities to pursue to maximize your learning and earning potential!
GI Bill®-Approved Schools for Media Studies Degrees
Ready to start your Degree in Media Studies? Check out these great programs available at our partner schools:University of Southern Maine
Offers a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies. University of Southern Maine is a Yellow Ribbon school.
Trinity Washington University
Offers a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies. Trinity Washington University is a Yellow Ribbon school.
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies. University of Nevada Las Vegas is a Yellow Ribbon school.
University of Colorado Boulder
Offers a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies. The University of Colorado Boulder is a Yellow Ribbon school.
Emerson College
Offers Media Studies as a minor for its undergraduate degrees. Emerson College is a Yellow Ribbon school.
Kent State University
Offers a minor in Media Advocacy and a minor in Media Literacy for its undergraduate degrees.
*All statistics and calculations from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For more information click here.