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 Allegheny ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Allegheny was ranked #312 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #14 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Allegheny College handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Allegheny is $29,292. This is less than $32,435, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Allegheny, communications students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,333 for all communications majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Allegheny College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from Allegheny. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Allegheny are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Allegheny College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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