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 Muhlenberg ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Muhlenberg was ranked #160 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 156 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 160 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Muhlenberg College handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Muhlenberg is $29,950. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Muhlenberg was $1,750 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,505 | $59,505 |
| Fees | $735 | $735 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,955 | $13,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,150 | $2,150 |
Learn more about Muhlenberg tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Muhlenberg are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Muhlenberg College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Muhlenberg College.
More about our data sources and methodologies.