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. Also, learn how PLNU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at PLNU was ranked #206 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #23 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 203 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 206 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Point Loma Nazarene University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at PLNU is $40,138. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at PLNU paid an average of $1,775 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $42,600 | $42,600 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,850 | $12,850 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,530 | $3,530 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from PLNU. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at PLNU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the PLNU 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 PLNU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Point Loma Nazarene University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21 |
| Journalism | 7 |
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