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 digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at IUPUI was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 56 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in digital communication from IUPUI. This makes it the #37 most popular school for digital communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of digital communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at IUPUI is $28,508. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,036 for all digital communication students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IUPUI, digital communication students borrow a median amount of $24,702 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,755.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 81 digital communication students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from IUPUI, about 65% were men and 35% 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, 67% 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 digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the IUPUI digital communication bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the IUPUI Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in digital communication from IUPUI in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in 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 digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 71 |
| Journalism | 40 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 13 |
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