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 IUP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at IUP was ranked #305 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #14 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 295 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 305 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at IUP is $29,858. 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 IUP, communications students borrow a median amount of $32,657 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 IUP is $314 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IUP was $463 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,200 |
| Fees | $3,664 | $5,097 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,802 | $12,802 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,080 | $2,080 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 77 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from IUP. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IUP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
IUP 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 IUP Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 14 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 8 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 2 |
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