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. We've also included details on how PFW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at PFW was ranked #462 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #14 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 433 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 462 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in communications from PFW. This makes it the #161 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at PFW is $39,712. 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 PFW was $741 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,049 | $21,015 |
| Fees | $1,205 | $1,205 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,940 | $2,940 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,332 | $10,332 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,776 | $3,776 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from PFW. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at PFW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
PFW 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 PFW Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from PFW in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at PFW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.