by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how IUPUI ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at IUPUI was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 117 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in communications from IUPUI. 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 IUPUI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,775 a year. 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 IUPUI, communications students borrow a median amount of $19,923 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IUPUI paid an average of $1,084 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,241 | $32,509 |
| Fees | $1,208 | $1,208 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,010 | $13,010 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,536 | $2,536 |
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Of the 64 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from IUPUI in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IUPUI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
IUPUI 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 IUPUI Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from IUPUI in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IUPUI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 91 |
| Journalism | 40 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 13 |
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