by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Southwestern ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Southwestern was ranked #318 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #15 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 307 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 318 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southwestern University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Southwestern is $34,050. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southwestern paid an average of $2,106 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,558 | $50,558 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,628 | $13,628 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Southwestern in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwestern University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Southwestern 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 Southwestern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Southwestern University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.