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 BYU - I ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at BYU - I was ranked #371 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #3 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 355 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 371 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Idaho handed out 205 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 236 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at BYU - I is $36,941. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BYU - I was $194 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 | $4,656 | $4,656 |
| Books and Supplies | $550 | $550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $5,068 | $5,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,096 | $5,096 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 205 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from BYU - I. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU - I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Idaho with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the BYU - I 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 BYU - I Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Brigham Young University - Idaho.