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. Also, learn how RU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at RU was ranked #494 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #14 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 462 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 494 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at RU is $36,051. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RU was $850 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,938 | $27,938 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,134 | $2,134 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,800 | $9,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,042 | $4,042 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from RU. About 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
RU 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 RU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Rochester University.
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