by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Canisius ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Canisius was ranked #453 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #36 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Canisius College handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Canisius go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,425 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,435 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Canisius, communications students borrow a median amount of $23,766 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,333.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Canisius College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Canisius. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Canisius are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Canisius College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 23 |
| Journalism | 12 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 3 |
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