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 Point Park ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at Point Park was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 88 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Point Park University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in digital communication from Point Park. This makes it the #54 most popular school for digital communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of digital communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at Point Park is $17,479. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,036 for all digital communication students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Point Park was $1,017 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,240 | $36,240 |
| Fees | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,480 | $12,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,340 | $2,340 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 digital communication majors earned their bachelor's degree from Point Park. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Park University with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Point Park 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 Point Park Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in digital communication from Point Park in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Park University with a master's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Point Park University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 13 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 13 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 2 |
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