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 Keene State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Keene State was ranked #288 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 279 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 288 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Keene State College handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Keene State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,372 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Keene State paid an average of $968 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $490 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,754 | $23,230 |
| Fees | $2,956 | $2,956 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,860 | $13,860 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Keene State in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Keene State College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Keene State 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 Keene State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Keene State College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 16 |
| Journalism | 2 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.