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. We've also included details on how Bridgewater State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Bridgewater State was ranked #205 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 202 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 205 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bridgewater State University handed out 131 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 153 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bridgewater State is $34,146. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bridgewater State, communications students borrow a median amount of $21,866 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Bridgewater State is $178 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Bridgewater State paid an average of $497 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,479 | $10,479 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,586 | $14,586 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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Of the 131 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Bridgewater State in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Bridgewater State 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 Bridgewater State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Bridgewater State University.
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