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 Kean ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Kean was ranked #253 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #9 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 246 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 253 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kean University handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Kean is $27,983. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kean, communications students borrow a median amount of $24,202 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Kean is $258 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Kean was $672 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $433 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,135 | $18,785 |
| Fees | $2,291 | $2,291 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,592 | $16,592 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,212 | $3,212 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 128 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Kean. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Kean 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 Kean Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Kean University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 10 |
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