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 Purchase College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #314 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #24 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 303 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 314 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purchase College handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purchase College is $31,881. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, communications students borrow a median amount of $29,920 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Purchase College is $289 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purchase College 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 | $1,883 | $1,883 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,400 | $15,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 80 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Purchase College. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Purchase College 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 Purchase College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Purchase College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 34 |
| Journalism | 19 |
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