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 DBU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at DBU was ranked #404 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #22 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dallas Baptist University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in communications from DBU. This makes it the #182 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at DBU is $35,812. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at DBU was $1,217 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,510 | $36,510 |
| Fees | $1,630 | $1,630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,215 | $10,215 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,195 | $3,195 |
Learn more about DBU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from DBU. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
DBU 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 DBU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a master's degree in communications from DBU. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Dallas Baptist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 8 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.