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. We've also included details on how SUNY Old Westbury ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Old Westbury was ranked #474 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #43 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 444 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 474 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Old Westbury handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Old Westbury is $29,256. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SUNY Old Westbury was $708 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,309 | $1,309 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,440 | $13,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,960 | $1,960 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Old Westbury with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Old Westbury 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 SUNY Old Westbury Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at SUNY Old Westbury.
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