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 Marist ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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Marist was ranked #72 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Marist College handed out 202 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 185 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in communications from Marist. This makes it the #240 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 Marist is $39,947. 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 Marist, communications students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,333 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Marist is $575 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Marist College.
Of the 202 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Marist in 2020-2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Marist are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marist College with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 162 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from Marist in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Marist are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marist College with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 46 |
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