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 Ursinus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Ursinus was ranked #321 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #15 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 310 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 321 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ursinus College handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 95% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ursinus is $35,420. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Ursinus paid an average of $1,850 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,196 | $59,196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,064 | $15,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,322 | $2,322 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ursinus. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ursinus College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Ursinus 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 Ursinus Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Ursinus College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.