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. Also, learn how Emerson ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Emerson was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Emerson College handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in communications from Emerson. This makes it the #59 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Emerson is $38,439. This is higher than $32,435, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from Emerson make a median salary of $39,045 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,008.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Emerson, communications students borrow a median amount of $23,953 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 Emerson College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Emerson. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Emerson. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 130 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 68 |
| Publishing | 46 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 16 |
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