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. In addition, we cover how Colorado State ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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Colorado State was ranked #69 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 69 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 161 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in communications from Colorado State. This makes it the #79 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colorado State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,731 a year. 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 Colorado State, communications students borrow a median amount of $50,050 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 Colorado State is $541 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Colorado State paid an average of $1,553 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 161 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from Colorado State. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Colorado State 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 Colorado State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of communications master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 134 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 20 |
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