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 Tarleton ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Tarleton was ranked #306 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #14 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tarleton State University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in communications from Tarleton. This makes it the #107 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tarleton is $35,715. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tarleton, communications students borrow a median amount of $20,621 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Tarleton is $170 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Tarleton was $604 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,416 | $14,496 |
| Fees | $3,462 | $3,462 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,560 | $1,560 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,846 | $10,846 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,816 | $3,816 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from Tarleton. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Tarleton 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 Tarleton Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Tarleton in 2021-2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tarleton State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Tarleton State University.
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