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 #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 253 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 263 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 284 students received their master’s degree in digital communication from Northwestern. This makes it the #1 most popular school for digital communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in digital communication in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of digital communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwestern is $24,611. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,036 for all digital communication students.
Part-time undergraduates at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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Of the 253 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in digital communication from Northwestern in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 126 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 28 |
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.
Graduates of the master's digital communication program at Northwestern make a median salary of $89,054. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all digital communication graduates with a master's is $56,147.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 431 digital communication majors earned their master's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 192 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 79 |
| Other Races | 71 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 93 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 44 |
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