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 Youngstown State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at Youngstown State University was ranked #147 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #10 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 147 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Youngstown State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of digital communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at Youngstown State University is $30,089. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,036 for all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Youngstown State University, digital communication students borrow a median amount of $16,166 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,755.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Youngstown State University paid an average of $417 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,611 | $9,971 |
| Fees | $146 | $146 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,384 | $10,384 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,024 | $4,024 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 digital communication majors earned their bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Youngstown State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Youngstown State University digital communication bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Youngstown State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Youngstown State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 14 |
| Journalism | 5 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 5 |
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