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 AUM ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at AUM was ranked #565 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #10 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 531 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 565 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University at Montgomery handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from AUM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,354 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at AUM paid an average of $801 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $357 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $19,224 |
| Fees | $868 | $868 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,368 | $7,368 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,478 | $4,478 |
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Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from AUM in 2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 62% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University at Montgomery with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the AUM 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 AUM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Auburn University at Montgomery.
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