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 Elmhurst ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The communications major at Elmhurst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Communication & Media Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Elmhurst University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Elmhurst is $41,423. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Elmhurst was $1,172 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,258 | $41,258 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,858 | $11,858 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,710 | $4,710 |
Learn more about Elmhurst tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Elmhurst University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.