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. Also, learn how Central Michigan ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #221 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 218 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 221 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in communications from Central Michigan. This makes it the #87 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,913 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan, communications students borrow a median amount of $29,096 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Central Michigan is $330 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Central Michigan was $478 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,862 | $13,862 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
Learn more about Central Michigan tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan Online Learning page.
Of the 4 communications students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Central Michigan, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 92 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 91 |
| Journalism | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.