by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Bellarmine University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Bellarmine University as a strong choice for communication & media studies, placing at #399 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 399 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kentucky | 5 of 13 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 66 of 162 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & media studies at Bellarmine University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Bellarmine University handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Bellarmine University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Bellarmine University report a median salary of $44,335 a year. This is below $55,762, the median for all majors at Bellarmine University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Bellarmine University, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $25,853 in student loans. This is lower than $26,766, the typical median for all majors at Bellarmine University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,970 | $47,180 |
| Fees | $1,590 | $1,590 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Bellarmine University were White. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bellarmine University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Bellarmine University granted 37 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Bellarmine University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 2 |
