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 Meredith ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Meredith was ranked #401 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #12 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 382 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 401 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Meredith College handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Meredith is $35,157. 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.
Part-time undergraduates at Meredith paid an average of $1,086 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,816 | $43,816 |
| Fees | $120 | $120 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,920 | $12,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,840 | $1,840 |
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All of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Meredith in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Meredith are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Meredith College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Meredith 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 Meredith Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Meredith College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 13 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.