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 FIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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FIU was ranked #82 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida International University handed out 462 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 588 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 111 students received their master’s degree in communications from FIU. This makes it the #8 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 FIU is $32,481. This is higher than $32,435, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's communications program at FIU make a median salary of $47,607. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communications graduates with a master's is $47,008.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FIU, communications students borrow a median amount of $18,000 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at FIU is $131 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Florida International University.
Of the 462 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from FIU in 2020-2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 76 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 314 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 14 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 111 communications majors earned their master's degree from FIU. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 276 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 51 |
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