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. We've also included details on how Vassar ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Vassar was ranked #395 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #37 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 378 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 395 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vassar College handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 93% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Vassar go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,270 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Vassar paid an average of $2,133 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,870 | $66,870 |
| Fees | $935 | $935 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,415 | $17,415 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,350 | $1,350 |
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Of the 29 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Vassar in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vassar College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Vassar 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 Vassar Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Vassar College.
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