by our College Data Analytics TeamCommunication & Media Studies is a major offered under the communication and journalism program of study at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in communications, such as if the program is offered online, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, 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 Kutztown University was ranked #315 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #21 in Pennsylvania.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Kutztown University was $482 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $3,332 | $3,582 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 | $1,440 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,726 | $11,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,290 | $4,290 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Kutztown University in Communications walked away with an average of $26,000 in student debt. That is 6% higher than the national average of $24,445.
communications who receive their bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University make an average of $33,993 a year during the early days of their career. That is 7% higher than the national average of $31,626.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Kutztown University offers online option in its communications bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Kutztown University Online Learning page.
Women made up around 56.6% of the communications students who took home a bachelor’s degree in 2019-2020. This is less than the nationwide number of 64.0%.
Around 17.2% of communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Kutztown University in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 36%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 78 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Communication & Media Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 89 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 10 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to communication and media studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 48 |
*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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