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. Also, learn how GVSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 58 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of digital communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $24,894. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,036 for all digital communication students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the digital communication program at GVSU is $351 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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students earned a bachelor's degree in digital communication from GVSU. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into 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 digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the GVSU digital communication 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 157 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 87 |
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