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 FIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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FIU was ranked #78 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 413 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 462 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 111 students received their master’s degree in communications from FIU. This makes it the #8 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 FIU is $36,424. 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 FIU, communications students borrow a median amount of $19,491 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at FIU is $131 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $206 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
Learn more about FIU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 413 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from FIU. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 277 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 9 |
FIU 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 FIU Online Learning page.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from FIU make a median salary of $52,237 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communications graduates with a master's is $49,614.
Of the 132 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Media Studies from FIU in 2021-2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 287 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 62 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.