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 NC A&T ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at NC A&T was ranked #329 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #11 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 318 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 329 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina A & T State University handed out 145 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 170 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at NC A&T is $28,985. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC A&T, communications students borrow a median amount of $29,815 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 NC A&T is $239 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC A&T paid an average of $717 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $148 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,540 | $17,200 |
| Fees | $3,208 | $3,208 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,832 | $8,832 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 94% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina A & T State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 137 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NC A&T 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 NC A&T Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at North Carolina A & T State University.
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