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. We've also included details on how Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The communications major at Salem State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Communication & Media Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 69% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Salem State is $34,302. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Salem State, communications students borrow a median amount of $36,017 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 Salem State is $378 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Salem State paid an average of $790 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $499 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,068 | $11,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,378 | $16,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,784 | $1,784 |
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Of the 22 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Salem State, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Salem State 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 Salem State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Salem State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 17 |
| Journalism | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.