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. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Northwestern is in the top 1% of the country for communications students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 92 students received their master’s degree in communications from Northwestern. This makes it the #10 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2021, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwestern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,590 a year. This is higher than $32,435, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from Northwestern make a median salary of $68,121 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communications graduates with a master's is $47,008.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwestern, communications students borrow a median amount of $18,112 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Northwestern University.
Of the 111 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Northwestern in 2020-2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Of the 92 communications students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Northwestern, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 39 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 562 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 54 |
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