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 Manhattan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Manhattan was ranked #161 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #12 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 157 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 161 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Manhattan College handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Manhattan is $44,016. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Manhattan is $670 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Manhattan paid an average of $1,360 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,100 | $46,100 |
| Fees | $4,750 | $4,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,440 | $18,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,100 | $2,100 |
Learn more about Manhattan tuition and fees.
Of the 44 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Manhattan, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Manhattan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Manhattan College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Manhattan 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 Manhattan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Manhattan College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.