by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Xavier ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Xavier was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #8 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 149 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 151 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Xavier University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 64% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Xavier is $39,771. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Xavier was $962 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 | $47,896 | $47,896 |
| Fees | $230 | $230 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,820 | $13,820 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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Of the 36 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Xavier, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Xavier University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Xavier 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 Xavier Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Xavier University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 29 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.