by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at IPFW. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks IPFW as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #617 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 617 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Indiana | 12 of 17 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 81 of 97 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at IPFW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
IPFW is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from IPFW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,909 a year. This is lower than $53,873, the median for all majors at IPFW.
To complete a bachelor’s at IPFW, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $25,289 in student loans. This is higher than $23,846, the typical median for all majors at IPFW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,703 | $21,646 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,241 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at IPFW are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
IPFW conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
Graduate study is also available at IPFW. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
