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 Texas A&M Corpus Christi ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Texas A&M Corpus Christi was ranked #379 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #18 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 362 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 379 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in communications from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. This makes it the #144 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas A&M Corpus Christi go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,707 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, communications students borrow a median amount of $32,869 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 Texas A&M Corpus Christi is $254 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas A&M Corpus Christi paid an average of $649 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $205 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,913 | $15,587 |
| Fees | $4,835 | $5,446 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,248 | $1,248 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,869 | $12,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,410 | $3,410 |
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Of the 63 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Texas A&M Corpus Christi in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Texas A&M Corpus Christi 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 Texas A&M Corpus Christi Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 communications majors earned their master's degree from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi.
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