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. We've also included details on how FGCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #209 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #10 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 205 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 209 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 142 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FGCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,342 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FGCU, communications students borrow a median amount of $27,517 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at FGCU is $176 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FGCU paid an average of $744 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $140 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,191 | $22,328 |
| Fees | $1,927 | $2,834 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,914 | $10,914 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,500 | $5,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 142 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from FGCU. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the FGCU 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 FGCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.