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. We've also included details on how ECU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 229 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 317 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in communications from ECU. This makes it the #30 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,813 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 ECU, communications students borrow a median amount of $33,994 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 ECU is $249 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ECU was $864 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
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Of the 229 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from ECU, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 161 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the ECU 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 ECU Online Learning page.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from ECU make a median salary of $53,677 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communications graduates with a master's is $49,614.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 communications majors earned their master's degree from ECU. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at East Carolina University.
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