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. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in digital communication from FAU. This makes it the #71 most popular school for digital communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
Digital Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,926 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,036 for all digital communication students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, digital communication students borrow a median amount of $27,563 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,755.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FAU was $722 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 141 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in digital communication from FAU. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the FAU digital communication bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FAU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in digital communication from FAU. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 223 |
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