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, and more. We've also included details on how Vanderbilt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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Vanderbilt was ranked #77 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 77 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 56% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Vanderbilt paid an average of $2,567 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
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The communications program at Vanderbilt awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Vanderbilt University.
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