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 AMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at AMU was ranked #458 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #15 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 430 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 458 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ave Maria University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from AMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,842 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at AMU paid an average of $1,122 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $26,930 | $26,930 |
| Fees | $1,294 | $1,294 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,125 | $14,125 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,050 | $3,050 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at AMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ave Maria University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
AMU 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 AMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Ave Maria University.
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