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 Montclair State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 170 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 158 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in communications from Montclair State. This makes it the #87 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Montclair State is $28,062. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Montclair State, communications students borrow a median amount of $33,172 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 Montclair State is $302 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Montclair State was $769 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $457 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,710 | $23,070 |
| Fees | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,822 | $16,822 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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The communications program at Montclair State awarded 170 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Montclair State 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 Montclair State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communications program at Montclair State make a median salary of $57,544. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communications graduates with a master's is $49,614.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of communications master's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Montclair State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 158 |
| Journalism | 22 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 1 |
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