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 Dixie State College ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Dixie State College was ranked #295 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 287 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 295 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dixie State University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Dixie State College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,815 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 Dixie State College, communications students borrow a median amount of $22,057 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Dixie State College paid an average of $701 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $219 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,266 | $16,834 |
| Fees | $808 | $808 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,308 | $9,308 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,382 | $7,382 |
Learn more about Dixie State College tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 76 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Dixie State College. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dixie State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Dixie State College 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 Dixie State College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Dixie State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 11 |
| Journalism | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.