by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how McDaniel ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at McDaniel was ranked #414 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #8 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 394 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 414 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, McDaniel College handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from McDaniel go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,402 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at McDaniel paid an average of $1,521 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 | $48,672 | $48,672 |
| Fees | $975 | $975 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,594 | $12,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,454 | $2,454 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from McDaniel. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from McDaniel College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the McDaniel 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 McDaniel Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at McDaniel College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Publishing | 1 |
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