by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ISU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ISU among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, ranked #748 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 748 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Idaho | 5 of 5 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 27 of 27 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Idaho State University handed out 22 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
ISU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,122 a year. This is lower than $53,326, the median for all majors at ISU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ISU, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $29,000 in student loans. This is above $24,504, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,928 | $25,214 |
| Fees | $2,506 | $2,506 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
ISU granted 22 bachelor’s degrees in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ISU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 8 |
