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. Also, learn how The Mount ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at The Mount was ranked #405 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #7 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 385 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 405 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mount St Mary's University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at The Mount is $39,055. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at The Mount was $1,440 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,660 | $45,660 |
| Fees | $1,580 | $1,580 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,750 | $14,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 24 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from The Mount, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount St Mary's University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The Mount 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 The Mount Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Mount St Mary’s University.
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