by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Clayton State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Clayton State University was ranked #558 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #8 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 524 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 558 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clayton State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Clayton State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,493 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Clayton State University, communications students borrow a median amount of $21,106 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Clayton State University was $616 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $169 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,064 | $14,786 |
| Fees | $1,004 | $1,004 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,822 | $1,822 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,104 | $11,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,375 | $3,375 |
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Of the 21 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Clayton State University, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 86% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clayton State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Clayton State University 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 Clayton State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Clayton State University.
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