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 North Carolina Central University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at North Carolina Central University was ranked #501 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #17 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 469 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 501 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina Central University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at North Carolina Central University is $25,750. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at North Carolina Central University, communications students borrow a median amount of $36,344 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 North Carolina Central University is $257 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at North Carolina Central University paid an average of $699 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $156 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,728 | $16,764 |
| Fees | $2,814 | $2,814 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,760 | $14,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,986 | $3,986 |
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The communications program at North Carolina Central University awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 84% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina Central University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the North Carolina Central University communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the North Carolina Central University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at North Carolina Central University.
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