by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Montclair State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Montclair State University highly for communication & media studies, coming in at #196 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 196 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in New Jersey | 7 of 18 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 40 of 136 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & media studies at Montclair State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 161 |
| Master’s | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Montclair State University conferred 161 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Montclair State University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University report a median salary of $57,399 a year. This is below $59,350, the median for all majors at Montclair State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Montclair State University, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $24,713 in student loans. This is below $25,267, the typical median for all majors at Montclair State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,323 | $24,900 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Montclair State University were White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Montclair State University granted 111 bachelor’s completions in communication and media studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
Montclair State University awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (48%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Montclair State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 8 |
