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. In addition, we cover how Franklin Pierce ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Franklin Pierce was ranked #508 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #6 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 475 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 508 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Franklin Pierce University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Franklin Pierce is $26,899. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Franklin Pierce paid an average of $1,354 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,617 | $40,617 |
| Fees | $4,346 | $4,346 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,912 | $15,912 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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The communications program at Franklin Pierce awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 78% of these degrees went to men with the other 22% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Franklin Pierce are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Franklin Pierce University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Franklin Pierce University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 8 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 6 |
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