by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how USI ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at USI was ranked #360 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #10 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 345 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 360 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Indiana handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in communications from USI. This makes it the #182 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 USI is $29,059. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USI was $704 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $290 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,751 | $21,188 |
| Fees | $870 | $870 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,798 | $10,798 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,450 | $2,450 |
Learn more about USI tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from USI. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USI 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 USI Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 communications majors earned their master's degree from USI. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Indiana with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Southern Indiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 38 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 16 |
| Journalism | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.