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 IU Bloomington ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communications majors, IU Bloomington came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 436 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 440 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in communications from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #122 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington is $36,700. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington, communications students borrow a median amount of $74,092 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at IU Bloomington is $667 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IU Bloomington was $1,219 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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Of the 436 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from IU Bloomington in 2022, 40% were men and 60% 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 Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 314 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from IU Bloomington in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 121 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 5 |
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