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. Also, learn how SCSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at SCSU was ranked #258 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #5 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 253 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 258 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at SCSU is $29,984. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCSU, communications students borrow a median amount of $33,776 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 SCSU is $363 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SCSU paid an average of $278 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $6,164 | $6,164 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,116 | $4,116 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from SCSU. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
SCSU 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 SCSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.