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. We've also included details on how SRU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at SRU was ranked #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #7 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 189 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 192 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SRU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,840 a year. 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 SRU, communications students borrow a median amount of $29,935 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 SRU is $295 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SRU paid an average of $482 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $2,791 | $3,041 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,584 | $10,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,952 | $2,952 |
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Of the 79 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SRU, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SRU 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 SRU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 1 |
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