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 SUNY Cortland ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Cortland was ranked #203 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #20 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 200 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 203 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Cortland handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Cortland is $34,683. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Cortland, communications students borrow a median amount of $32,891 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 SUNY Cortland is $296 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Cortland paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,745 | $1,745 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,210 | $15,210 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,050 | $3,050 |
Learn more about SUNY Cortland tuition and fees.
The communications program at SUNY Cortland awarded 78 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Cortland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at SUNY Cortland.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 6 |
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