by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Fairfield University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Fairfield University highly for communication & media studies, coming in at #99 out of 778 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies at Fairfield University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fairfield University conferred 72 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Fairfield University is in the top 10% of the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University earn a median of $63,356 a year. This is below $88,101, the median for all majors at Fairfield University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Fairfield University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,687, the typical median for all majors at Fairfield University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $57,450 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairfield University were White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Fairfield University awarded 72 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Fairfield University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 3 |
