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 University of Southern Maine ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at University of Southern Maine was ranked #370 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 354 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 370 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Maine handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Southern Maine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,920 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Southern Maine was $875 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $297 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,316 | $24,500 |
| Fees | $2,604 | $2,604 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,242 | $3,242 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Southern Maine. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Southern Maine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Maine with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Southern Maine.
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