by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SXU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at SXU was ranked #489 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #22 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 458 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 489 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Xavier University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SXU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,169 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SXU was $680 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,680 | $35,680 |
| Fees | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,480 | $12,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,328 | $2,328 |
Learn more about SXU tuition and fees.
Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from SXU in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Xavier University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SXU 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 SXU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Saint Xavier University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 3 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.