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 Rowan ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Rowan was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 120 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rowan University handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rowan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,549 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rowan, communications students borrow a median amount of $36,820 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Rowan is $327 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Rowan paid an average of $813 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $432 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,250 | $21,114 |
| Fees | $4,450 | $4,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,665 | $1,665 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,553 | $16,553 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,424 | $5,424 |
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Of the 107 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Rowan in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Rowan 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 Rowan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Rowan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 236 |
| Journalism | 19 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.