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 NKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #305 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in communications from NKU. This makes it the #130 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 NKU is $36,949. 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 NKU, communications students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,333.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at NKU is $162 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Northern Kentucky University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from NKU. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 8 communications students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from NKU, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 50 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 35 |
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