by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Eastern EKU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #8 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Eastern EKU among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, ranked #542 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 542 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kentucky | 9 of 13 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 88 of 162 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & media studies at Eastern EKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Kentucky University awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Eastern EKU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Eastern EKU report a median salary of $43,102 a year. This is lower than $49,519, the median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Eastern EKU, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is lower than $25,165, the typical median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,452 | $20,930 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Read more about Eastern EKU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU are White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Eastern EKU granted 31 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%).
