by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at North Carolina Central University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #20 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, North Carolina Central University as a strong choice for communication & media studies, coming in at #753 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 753 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in North Carolina | 20 of 23 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 145 of 162 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & media studies at North Carolina Central University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina Central University handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
North Carolina Central University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #20 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Central University report a median salary of $34,038 a year. This is lower than $48,705, the median for all majors at North Carolina Central University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at North Carolina Central University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $29,662 in student loans. This is below $31,231, the typical median for all majors at North Carolina Central University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,728 | $16,764 |
| Fees | $2,971 | $2,971 |
Find out more about North Carolina Central University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at North Carolina Central University were Black or African American. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina Central University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
North Carolina Central University awarded 40 bachelor’s completions in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (80%).
