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 CUA ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at CUA was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 120 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Catholic University of America handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at CUA is $43,259. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CUA paid an average of $2,100 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 | $54,630 | $54,630 |
| Fees | $1,204 | $1,204 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,370 | $17,370 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
Learn more about CUA tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from CUA. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the CUA 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 CUA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Catholic University of America.
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