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. Also, learn how Lindenwood University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Lindenwood University was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 137 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lindenwood University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in communications from Lindenwood University. This makes it the #240 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lindenwood University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,579 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lindenwood University paid an average of $537 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,900 | $19,900 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,800 | $10,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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The communications program at Lindenwood University awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lindenwood University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Lindenwood University 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 Lindenwood University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communications program at Lindenwood University make a median salary of $59,112. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communications graduates with a master's is $49,614.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Lindenwood University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 16 |
| Journalism | 1 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.