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. Also, learn how ASU - Tempe ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communications majors, ASU - Tempe came in at #22. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 384 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 439 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in communications from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #52 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,571 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, 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 - Tempe is $396 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ASU - Tempe paid an average of $1,310 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $808 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about ASU - Tempe tuition and fees.
Of the 384 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from ASU - Tempe, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ASU - Tempe are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87 |
| White | 215 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Online degrees for the ASU - Tempe 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 ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communications program at ASU - Tempe 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.
Of the 8 communications students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from ASU - Tempe, about 38% were men and 63% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 208 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 139 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 85 |
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