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. In addition, we cover how Calvin ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Calvin was ranked #355 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #11 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 341 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 355 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Calvin University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Calvin is $30,071. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Calvin was $924 per credit hour 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 | $38,370 | $38,370 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,950 | $11,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Of the 9 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Calvin, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Calvin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Calvin University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Calvin 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 Calvin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Calvin University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 7 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.