by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Purdue Northwest ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue Northwest was ranked #407 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #12 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 387 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 407 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Northwest handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in communications from Purdue Northwest. This makes it the #101 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,541 a year. 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 Purdue Northwest, communications students borrow a median amount of $22,088 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue Northwest paid an average of $493 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $253 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,259 | $14,144 |
| Fees | $789 | $789 |
| Books and Supplies | $598 | $598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,097 | $9,097 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,212 | $4,212 |
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Of the 57 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Purdue Northwest, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Purdue Northwest 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 Purdue Northwest Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Purdue Northwest in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Purdue University Northwest.