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. We've also included details on how Mercy ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Mercy was ranked #559 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #49 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 525 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 559 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercy College handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mercy is $31,079. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
Part-time undergraduates at Mercy paid an average of $892 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,236 | $21,236 |
| Fees | $870 | $870 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,692 | $1,692 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,940 | $3,940 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Mercy. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercy College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Mercy 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 Mercy Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Mercy College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 9 |
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