by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how ASU - Skysong ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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ASU - Skysong was ranked #87 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Skysong handed out 506 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 549 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 163 students received their master’s degree in communications from ASU - Skysong. This makes it the #3 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ASU - Skysong go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,571 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Skysong, communications students borrow a median amount of $49,867 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at ASU - Skysong is $396 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ASU - Skysong was $563 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $13,512 |
| Fees | $113 | $113 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 506 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from ASU - Skysong. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Skysong with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 |
| White | 300 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 48 |
ASU - Skysong does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ASU - Skysong Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communications program at ASU - Skysong make a median salary of $55,436. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communications graduates with a master's is $49,614.
The communications program at ASU - Skysong awarded 166 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ASU - Skysong are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Skysong with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Arizona State University - Skysong.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 504 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 16 |