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 St. Joe's ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at St. Joe's was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 185 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 188 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Joseph's University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at St. Joe's is $38,024. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at St. Joe's is $950 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at St. Joe’s paid an average of $634 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $51,140 | $51,140 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,740 | $15,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,470 | $1,470 |
Learn more about St. Joe’s tuition and fees.
The communications program at St. Joe's awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
St. Joe’s 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. Joe’s Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Saint Joseph’s University.
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