by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Hunter. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #19 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Hunter among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #254 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 254 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in New York | 21 of 60 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 52 of 136 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies at Hunter, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 139 |
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Hunter College conferred 139 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Hunter ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #19 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Hunter report a median salary of $44,088 a year. This is below $68,281, the median for all majors at Hunter.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Hunter, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $11,000 in student loans. This is lower than $11,091, the typical median for all majors at Hunter.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Hunter are Hispanic or Latino. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Hunter awarded 139 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (35%).
