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. Also, learn how Pitt ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 124 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pitt is $35,781. 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 Pitt, communications students borrow a median amount of $57,117 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $839 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Pitt. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 3 |
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