by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Worcester State ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #336 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #15 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 328 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 336 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Worcester State is $34,235. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Worcester State was $294 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $40 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,316 | $10,316 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,999 | $12,999 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,892 | $1,892 |
Learn more about Worcester State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from Worcester State. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Worcester State 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 Worcester State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Worcester State University.