by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU highly for communication & media studies, coming in at #118 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 118 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan | 2 of 18 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 of 97 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & media studies at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 284 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 284 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
MSU is in the top 10% of the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,915 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $26,750 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 43% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 194 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 14 |
MSU granted 211 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).
MSU granted 56 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies recently — 48% to women and 52% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (48%).
MSU granted 17 bachelor’s degrees in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 47% to women and 53% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (65%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 4 |
