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 Central Michigan ranks among other schools offering degrees in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in digital communication from Central Michigan. This makes it the #63 most popular school for digital communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of digital communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan is $29,205. This is less than $30,036, which is the national median of all digital communication majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the digital communication program at Central Michigan is $324 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Central Michigan paid an average of $478 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 | $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.
Of the 86 digital communication students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Central Michigan, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Central Michigan does not offer an online option for its digital communication bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Central Michigan Online Learning page.
The digital communication program at Central Michigan awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 master's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 91 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 58 |
| Journalism | 30 |
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