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 NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 64 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
Digital Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,578 a year. This is less than $30,036, which is the national median of all digital communication majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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Of the 95 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Radio, Television & Digital Communication from NAU in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 37 |
NAU does not offer an online option for its digital communication bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NAU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 150 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 82 |
| Journalism | 23 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 3 |
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