by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cornell University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cornell University highly for communication & media studies, coming in at #14 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 14 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in New York | 1 of 60 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 of 136 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & media studies at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University awarded 78 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cornell University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $80,616 a year. This is lower than $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $14,418 in student loans. This is lower than $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University were White. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Cornell University granted 78 bachelor’s completions in communication, general in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (37%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cornell University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 4 |
