by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Emerson. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Emerson among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #163 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 163 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 27 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region | 10 of 55 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & media studies at Emerson, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 24 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Emerson College awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Emerson ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Emerson earn a median of $55,282 a year. This is higher than $50,784, the median for all majors at Emerson.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Emerson, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $23,953 in student loans. This is below $24,813, the typical median for all majors at Emerson.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,264 | $56,032 |
| Fees | $1,024 | $1,024 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Emerson are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Emerson granted 43 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (49%).
Graduate study is also available at Emerson. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 24 |
