by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. We've also included details on how Kean ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Kean was ranked #480 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #11 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Kean University handed out 156 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 182 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kean go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,817 a year. This is less than $32,435, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kean, communications students borrow a median amount of $25,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,333.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Kean is $258 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Kean University.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 5 |
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