by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Allegheny ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Allegheny was ranked #294 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #13 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 286 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 294 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Allegheny College handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Allegheny go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,994 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Allegheny was $2,263 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,300 | $54,300 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,796 | $13,796 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from Allegheny. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Allegheny College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Allegheny communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Allegheny Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Allegheny College.
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