We'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 Indiana University - South Bend ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Indiana University - South Bend was ranked #393 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #11 in Indiana.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 376 |
Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 393 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - South Bend handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in communications from Indiana University - South Bend. This makes it the #219 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 Indiana University - South Bend is $38,094. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Indiana University - South Bend paid an average of $712 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $250 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $7,492 | $21,356 |
Fees | $687 | $687 |
Books and Supplies | $644 | $644 |
On Campus Room and Board | $11,216 | $11,216 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $2,536 | $2,536 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Indiana University - South Bend. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - South Bend with a bachelor's in communications.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 17 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Indiana University - South Bend communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Indiana University - South Bend Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from Indiana University - South Bend in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - South Bend with a master's in communications.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 1 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Indiana University - South Bend.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 5 |
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