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. We've also included details on how Pace University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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Pace University was ranked #80 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 80 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pace University - New York handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 169 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in communications from Pace University. This makes it the #68 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pace University is $35,992. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Pace University is $847 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Pace University paid an average of $1,420 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 | $49,550 | $49,550 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,790 | $21,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,052 | $2,052 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pace University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pace University - New York with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Pace 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 Pace University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 communications majors earned their master's degree from Pace University. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pace University - New York with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Pace University - New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 87 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 29 |
| Publishing | 20 |
| Journalism | 8 |
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