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 Villanova ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communications majors, Villanova came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Villanova University handed out 155 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 150 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in communications from Villanova. This makes it the #130 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Villanova go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,294 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Villanova is $519 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Villanova was $1,010 per credit hour 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 | $63,806 | $63,806 |
| Fees | $895 | $895 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,896 | $16,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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Of the 155 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Villanova in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Villanova 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 Villanova Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communications program at Villanova make a median salary of $50,854. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communications graduates with a master's is $49,614.
Of the 12 communications students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Villanova, about 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Villanova are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Villanova University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Villanova University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 9 |
| Journalism | 2 |
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