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, and more. We've also included details on how SMC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The communications major at SMC 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 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMC paid an average of $199 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $183 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,673 | $6,169 |
| Fees | $1,837 | $1,837 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,520 | $1,520 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,500 | $9,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,790 | $1,790 |
Learn more about SMC tuition and fees.
SMC 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 SMC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a associate's degree in communications from SMC. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwestern Michigan College with a associate's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |