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. We've also included details on how FGCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #11 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of digital communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at FGCU is $32,570. This is higher than $29,803, which is the national median for all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FGCU, digital communication students borrow a median amount of $21,946 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of digital communication bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FGCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 186 |
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