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. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with digital communication programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northwestern was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 105 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northwestern - St Paul handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Digital Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwestern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,361 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,036 for all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwestern was $1,520 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,970 | $35,970 |
| Fees | $860 | $860 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,148 | $11,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,584 | $3,584 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 digital communication majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northwestern - St Paul with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in digital communication from Northwestern in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northwestern - St Paul with a associate's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at University of Northwestern - St Paul.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 10 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 6 |
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