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 Southern Utah University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Utah University was ranked #415 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #9 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Utah University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in communications from Southern Utah University. This makes it the #48 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Southern Utah University is $32,951. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southern Utah University paid an average of $933 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $282 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,006 | $19,822 |
| Fees | $764 | $764 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,824 | $8,824 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,900 | $3,900 |
Learn more about Southern Utah University tuition and fees.
Of the 80 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Southern Utah University, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southern Utah University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Utah University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Southern Utah 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 Utah University Online Learning page.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from Southern Utah University make a median salary of $47,538 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,614.
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from Southern Utah University in 2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Utah University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Southern Utah University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 1 |
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