Below are the key facts about this program at Merrimack. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & media studies at Merrimack, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 28 |
During the most recent reporting year, Merrimack College awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Merrimack has not been ranked for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Merrimack report a median salary of $48,318 a year. This is below $55,795, the median for all majors at Merrimack.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Merrimack, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $25,783 in student loans. This is lower than $26,899, the typical median for all majors at Merrimack.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,842 | $49,352 |
| Fees | $4,610 | $4,610 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Merrimack are White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Merrimack granted 44 bachelor’s completions in communication, general recently — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (91%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Merrimack. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 28 |