by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Colorado State University-Fort Collins among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #164 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 164 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Colorado | 3 of 11 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 of 27 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & media studies at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 125 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Colorado State University-Fort Collins awarded 125 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University-Fort Collins go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,258 a year. This is below $62,001, the median for all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $24,647 in student loans. This is above $22,843, the typical median for all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,710 | $32,298 |
| Fees | $2,763 | $2,763 |
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Among recent graduates, 54% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University-Fort Collins with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Colorado State University-Fort Collins awarded 125 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 46% to women and 54% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (74%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 2 |
