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 NKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #235 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 230 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 235 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in communications from NKU. This makes it the #130 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,637 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, communications students borrow a median amount of $23,172 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at NKU is $162 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NKU was $879 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $438 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,512 | $21,096 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,660 | $11,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about NKU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from NKU. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the NKU 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 NKU Online Learning page.
The communications program at NKU awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 39 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.