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. In addition, we cover how VSU ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at VSU was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valdosta State University handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in communications from VSU. 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 VSU is $26,706. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VSU, communications students borrow a median amount of $32,707 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 VSU is $365 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at VSU paid an average of $643 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $182 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| Fees | $1,636 | $1,636 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,922 | $8,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,246 | $6,246 |
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Of the 90 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from VSU, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the VSU 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 VSU Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from VSU in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Valdosta State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 3 |
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