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 digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #12 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 118 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 135 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of digital communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at FGCU is $30,437. This is higher than $30,036, which is the national median for all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FGCU paid an average of $744 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $140 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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The digital communication program at FGCU awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FGCU does not offer an online option for its digital communication bachelor’s degree program 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 digital communication majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 142 |
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