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. Also, learn how Stanford ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communications majors, Stanford came in at #30. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stanford University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 35 students received their master’s degree in communications from Stanford. This makes it the #22 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2021, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's communications program at Stanford make a median salary of $52,848. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communications graduates with a master's is $47,008.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Stanford University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from Stanford. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 35 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from Stanford in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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