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. We've also included details on how CU Anschutz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at CU Anschutz was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 210 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 214 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus handed out 148 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 166 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in communications from CU Anschutz. This makes it the #144 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 CU Anschutz is $39,662. 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 CU Anschutz, communications students borrow a median amount of $33,253 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 CU Anschutz is $318 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CU Anschutz was $1,137 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $379 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,096 | $27,288 |
| Fees | $921 | $921 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,920 | $14,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,426 | $6,426 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 148 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from CU Anschutz. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 86 |
| Other Races | 5 |
CU Anschutz 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 CU Anschutz Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from CU Anschutz in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus.
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