by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Aurora University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #15 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Aurora University as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #378 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 378 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Illinois | 15 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 48 of 97 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & media studies at Aurora University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Aurora University handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Aurora University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Aurora University earn a median of $48,651 a year. This is below $56,326, the median for all majors at Aurora University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Aurora University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $23,262 in student loans. This is lower than $24,507, the typical median for all majors at Aurora University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,400 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Aurora University are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Aurora University conferred 25 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
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