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. Also, learn how Loras ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Loras was ranked #316 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #7 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Loras College handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Loras go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,403 a year. This is higher than $32,435, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Loras, communications students borrow a median amount of $25,166 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Loras College.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loras College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 12 |
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