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. We've also included details on how ASU - Tempe ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at ASU - Tempe was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in digital communication from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #49 most popular school for digital communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in digital communication in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Digital Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,981 a year. This is higher than $30,036, which is the national median for all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, digital communication students borrow a median amount of $33,661 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,755 for all digital communication majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the digital communication program at ASU - Tempe is $285 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ASU - Tempe was $1,310 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $808 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 76 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in digital communication from ASU - Tempe. About 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the ASU - Tempe digital communication bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
Digital Communication majors graduating with a master's degree from ASU - Tempe make a median salary of $58,339 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all digital communication graduates with a master's is $56,147.
Of the 9 digital communication students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from ASU - Tempe, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 407 |
| Journalism | 208 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 139 |
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