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 Plattsburgh ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Plattsburgh was ranked #315 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #25 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 304 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 315 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Plattsburgh handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Plattsburgh go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,749 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY Plattsburgh paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 | $1,811 | $1,811 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,570 | $16,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from SUNY Plattsburgh. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at SUNY Plattsburgh.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 58 |
| Journalism | 11 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.