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 Saginaw Valley State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Saginaw Valley State University was ranked #437 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #13 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 413 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 437 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saginaw Valley State University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Saginaw Valley State University is $36,348. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Saginaw Valley State University is $210 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Saginaw Valley State University paid an average of $958 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $408 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $28,752 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,700 | $11,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,220 | $1,220 |
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The communications program at Saginaw Valley State University awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Saginaw Valley State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Saginaw Valley State University 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 Saginaw Valley State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Saginaw Valley State University.
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