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 Pitt State ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt State was ranked #337 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 329 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 337 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pittsburg State University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in communications from Pitt State. This makes it the #161 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pitt State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,106 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Pitt State was $582 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $204 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,128 | $17,472 |
| Fees | $2,028 | $2,028 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,398 | $9,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,396 | $5,396 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from Pitt State. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Pitt State does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Pitt State Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Pitt State in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Pitt State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pittsburg State 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 | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Pittsburg State University.