by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Communications. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Communication & Media Studies is a major offered under the communication and journalism program of study at Jacksonville State University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in communications, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at Jacksonville State University was ranked #691 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #9 in Alabama.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Jacksonville State University paid an average of $648 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $324 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,720 | $19,440 |
| Fees | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,196 | $1,196 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,110 | $8,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,003 | $2,003 |
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One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Jacksonville State University in Communications walked away with an average of $31,000 in student debt. That is 27% higher than the national average of $24,445.
The median early career salary of communications students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University is $28,381 per year. That is 10% lower than the national average of $31,626.
Jacksonville State University does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Jacksonville State University Online Learning page.
About 57.1% of the students who received their BA in communications in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 64.0%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 16.7% of the communications bachelor’s degrees at Jacksonville State University in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 36%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 33 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Communication & Media Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 42 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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