by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ATU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ATU as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #691 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 691 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Arkansas | 5 of 6 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 124 of 162 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at ATU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Arkansas Tech University conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
ATU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ATU earn a median of $34,783 a year. This is lower than $39,613, the median for all majors at ATU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ATU, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $24,500 in student loans. This is higher than $22,968, the typical median for all majors at ATU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,679 | $2,679 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at ATU were White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
ATU awarded 11 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
