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 Marist ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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Marist is in the top 10% of the country for communications. More specifically it was ranked #31 out of 575 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 31 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marist College handed out 193 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 202 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in communications from Marist. This makes it the #240 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 Marist is $41,818. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Marist, communications students borrow a median amount of $67,827 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Marist is $575 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Marist paid an average of $795 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 | $45,330 | $45,330 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,425 | $2,425 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,710 | $17,710 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,135 | $2,135 |
Learn more about Marist tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marist College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 147 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Marist 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 Marist Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Marist College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.