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 Canisius ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The communications major at Canisius is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Communication & Media Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Canisius College handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 55% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Canisius is $35,264. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Canisius, communications students borrow a median amount of $50,346 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Canisius paid an average of $900 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,100 | $31,100 |
| Fees | $1,620 | $1,620 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,160 | $13,160 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 13 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Canisius in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Canisius College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Canisius 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 Canisius Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Canisius College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 18 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 13 |
| Journalism | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.