by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GCU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates GCU highly for communication & media studies, coming in at #603 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 603 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Arizona | 11 of 12 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 55 of 72 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & media studies at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 297 |
| Master’s | 112 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Canyon University awarded 297 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
GCU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at GCU report a median salary of $36,765 a year. This is below $65,272, the median for all majors at GCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GCU, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 178 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 30 |
GCU conferred 297 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at GCU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 112 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 3 |
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