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. In addition, we cover how FDU ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The communications major at FDU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Communication & Media Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at FDU is $34,772. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FDU, communications students borrow a median amount of $52,675 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FDU paid an average of $1,005 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,526 | $36,526 |
| Fees | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,576 | $1,576 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,102 | $16,102 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,014 | $5,014 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from FDU. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
FDU 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 FDU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communications program at FDU make a median salary of $47,117. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,614.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus.
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