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. We've also included details on how GVSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #159 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in communications from GVSU. This makes it the #68 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,755 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, communications students borrow a median amount of $25,017 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 GVSU is $233 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GVSU paid an average of $888 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $629 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
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Of the 67 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GVSU, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the GVSU 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 GVSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communications program at GVSU make a median salary of $48,689. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,614.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from GVSU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 157 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 22 |
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