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. Also, learn how SFASU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at SFASU was ranked #351 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #16 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 340 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 351 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stephen F Austin State University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in communications from SFASU. This makes it the #107 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SFASU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,906 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at SFASU is $277 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SFASU was $774 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $354 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,842 | $17,922 |
| Fees | $2,758 | $2,758 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,202 | $1,202 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,860 | $3,860 |
Learn more about SFASU tuition and fees.
Of the 62 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from SFASU in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SFASU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephen F Austin State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the SFASU communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SFASU Online Learning page.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from SFASU make a median salary of $57,579 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communications graduates with a master's is $49,614.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 communications majors earned their master's degree from SFASU. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephen F Austin State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Stephen F Austin State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 2 |
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