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 Eastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #506 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #10 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 473 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 506 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,429 a year. 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 Eastern was $855 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Eastern. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Eastern 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 Eastern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 22 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.