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 Southern Oregon University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Oregon University was ranked #502 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #10 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 470 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 502 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Oregon University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Southern Oregon University is $30,422. 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 Southern Oregon University, communications students borrow a median amount of $31,788 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Southern Oregon University paid an average of $629 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $215 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,675 | $28,305 |
| Fees | $2,418 | $2,418 |
| Books and Supplies | $999 | $999 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,248 | $16,248 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from Southern Oregon University. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Southern Oregon University 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 Southern Oregon University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Southern Oregon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 52 |
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