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. Also, learn how NSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The communications major at NSU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Communication & Media Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in communications from NSU. This makes it the #203 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,703 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NSU paid an average of $525 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $221 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,623 | $15,743 |
| Fees | $890 | $890 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,494 | $10,494 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,020 | $3,020 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from NSU in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
NSU 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 NSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from NSU. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Northeastern State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.