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. In addition, we cover how Montclair State ranks in comparison to other schools with digital communication programs.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is an increase of 49% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of digital communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at Montclair State is $29,633. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,036 for all digital communication students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Montclair State, digital communication students borrow a median amount of $42,421 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,755 for all digital communication majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the digital communication program at Montclair State is $387 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Montclair State paid an average of $769 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $457 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 158 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in digital communication from Montclair State. About 52% were men and 48% 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 Montclair State University with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Montclair State does not offer an online option for its digital communication 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Montclair State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 182 |
| Journalism | 22 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 1 |
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