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 Augustana ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Augustana was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 159 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 162 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Augustana College handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Augustana go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,806 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Augustana paid an average of $2,015 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,674 | $49,674 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,166 | $12,166 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,848 | $1,848 |
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Of the 34 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Augustana in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Augustana College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Augustana 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 Augustana Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Augustana College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.