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 Texas State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #149 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in communications from Texas State. This makes it the #27 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 Texas State is $37,386. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, communications students borrow a median amount of $27,838 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas State paid an average of $727 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $307 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
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Of the 92 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Texas State in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Texas State 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communications program at Texas State make a median salary of $49,614. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allcommunications master's degree recipients across the nation.
The communications program at Texas State awarded 33 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 16 |
| 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 State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 386 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 217 |
| Journalism | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.