by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Northern Michigan University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Northern Michigan University was ranked #538 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #15 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 505 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 538 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Michigan University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,091 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Northern Michigan University paid an average of $765 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $530 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,726 | $18,348 |
| Fees | $896 | $896 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,752 | $12,752 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,148 | $2,148 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northern Michigan University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Northern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 18 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 9 |
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