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 SUNY New Paltz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of digital communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz is $23,551. This is less than $30,036, which is the national median of all digital communication majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz, digital communication students borrow a median amount of $23,231 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,755.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the digital communication program at SUNY New Paltz is $216 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SUNY New Paltz was $708 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,896 | $15,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 111 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in digital communication from SUNY New Paltz. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
SUNY New Paltz does not offer an online option for its digital communication bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at SUNY New Paltz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 68 |
| Journalism | 16 |
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