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 CSI ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSI was ranked #496 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #45 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 464 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 496 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Staten Island CUNY handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,702 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CSI was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $560 | $560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,535 | $20,535 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
Learn more about CSI tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from CSI. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Staten Island CUNY with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the CSI 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 CSI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at College of Staten Island CUNY.