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 K -State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #279 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 271 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 279 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in communications from K -State. This makes it the #203 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 K -State is $30,385. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at K -State, communications students borrow a median amount of $34,320 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at K -State paid an average of $895 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $332 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,268 | $5,268 |
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The communications program at K -State awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the K -State 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 K -State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 communications majors earned their master's degree from K -State. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at K -State 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 Kansas State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 92 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 2 |
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