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. In addition, we cover how Plymouth State ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Plymouth State was ranked #387 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #5 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 368 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 387 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Plymouth State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Plymouth State is $31,293. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Plymouth State, communications students borrow a median amount of $31,578 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Plymouth State paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,870 | $22,810 |
| Fees | $2,688 | $2,688 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,104 | $12,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,782 | $2,782 |
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The communications program at Plymouth State awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Plymouth State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Plymouth State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Plymouth State 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 Plymouth State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Plymouth State University.
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