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 Hope ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Hope was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 177 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 180 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hope College handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hope is $38,956. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Hope was $620 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,240 | $37,240 |
| Fees | $430 | $430 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,180 | $12,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Hope in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hope College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Hope 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 Hope Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Hope College.
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