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. In addition, we cover how St. Cloud State University ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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St. Cloud State University was ranked #75 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 75 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Cloud State University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in communications from St. Cloud State University. This makes it the #219 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at St. Cloud State University is $40,279. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at St. Cloud State University, communications students borrow a median amount of $16,798 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at St. Cloud State University is $172 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at St. Cloud State University paid an average of $341 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,811 | $8,811 |
| Fees | $1,306 | $1,306 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,630 | $9,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Learn more about St. Cloud State University tuition and fees.
Of the 81 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from St. Cloud State University in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at St. Cloud State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
St. Cloud State University 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 St. Cloud State University Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in communications from St. Cloud State University. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
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 Saint Cloud State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Saint Cloud State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 2 |
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