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. In addition, we cover how Boston U ranks in comparison to other schools with digital communication programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for digital communication majors, Boston U came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 203 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 219 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 65 students received their master’s degree in digital communication from Boston U. This makes it the #11 most popular school for digital communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in digital communication in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of digital communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston U is $37,225. 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 Boston U, digital communication students borrow a median amount of $90,737 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 Boston U is $826 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boston U was $1,994 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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The digital communication program at Boston U awarded 203 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 50% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Boston U does not offer an online option for its digital communication bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's digital communication program at Boston U make a median salary of $46,203. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,147.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 74 students graduated with a master's degree in digital communication from Boston U. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 404 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 192 |
| Journalism | 148 |
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