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 Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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Ranked at #6 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Michigan State is in the top 1% of the country for communications students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 441 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 506 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in communications from Michigan State. This makes it the #130 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,390 a year. 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 Michigan State, communications students borrow a median amount of $53,091 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 Michigan State is $528 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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Of the 441 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Michigan State in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 268 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 71 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the Michigan 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 communications majors earned their master's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 568 |
| Journalism | 106 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 78 |
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