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 EOU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at EOU was ranked #486 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #9 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 455 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 486 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Oregon University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at EOU is $37,143. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at EOU paid an average of $495 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $192 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,618 | $22,289 |
| Fees | $2,091 | $2,091 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,275 | $1,275 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,658 | $11,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,584 | $4,584 |
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Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from EOU in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Oregon University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the EOU 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 EOU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Eastern Oregon University.
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