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 Emerson ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Emerson was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emerson College handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in communications from Emerson. This makes it the #59 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Emerson is $44,108. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Emerson, communications students borrow a median amount of $79,951 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Emerson paid an average of $1,682 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,824 | $53,824 |
| Fees | $992 | $992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,310 | $20,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,710 | $3,710 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Emerson. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Emerson 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 Emerson Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 communications majors earned their master's degree from Emerson. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Emerson College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 121 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 68 |
| Publishing | 42 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.