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. In addition, we cover how Indiana State ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Indiana State was ranked #317 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #8 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 306 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 317 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana State University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in communications from Indiana State. This makes it the #182 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Indiana State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,213 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Indiana State, communications students borrow a median amount of $19,445 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 Indiana State is $139 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Indiana State was $758 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $351 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,712 | $21,454 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,483 | $11,483 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,380 | $2,380 |
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The communications program at Indiana State awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Indiana State 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 Indiana State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in communications from Indiana State. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Indiana State University.
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