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. Also, learn how Morehead State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Morehead State University was ranked #550 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #11 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 516 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 550 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Morehead State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in communications from Morehead State University. 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 Morehead State University is $26,803. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Morehead State University paid an average of $600 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $397 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,518 | $14,386 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Books and Supplies | $480 | $480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,942 | $8,942 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,894 | $2,894 |
Learn more about Morehead State University tuition and fees.
Of the 23 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Morehead State University, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Morehead State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morehead State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Morehead State University 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 Morehead State University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from Morehead State University. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Morehead State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morehead State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Morehead State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.