by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Metro State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Metro State was ranked #431 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #14 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 405 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 431 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Metropolitan State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Metro State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,320 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Metro State paid an average of $286 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,571 | $8,571 |
| Fees | $1,209 | $1,209 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from Metro State. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Metro State 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 Metro State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Metropolitan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 7 |
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