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Pennsylvania State University - University Park BA in Communication & Media Studies

Communication & Media Studies is a concentration offered under the communication and media studies major at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in media studies, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Media Studies from Penn State University Park Cost?

$18,450 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Penn State University Park Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2018-2019, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Penn State University Park was $1,437 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $726 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $17,416 $34,480
Fees $1,034 $1,034
Books and Supplies $1,840 $1,840
On Campus Room and Board $11,884 $11,884
On Campus Other Expenses $4,788 $4,788

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Does Penn State University Park Offer an Online BA in Media Studies?

Penn State University Park does not offer an online option for its media studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Penn State University Park Online Learning page.

Penn State University Park Bachelor’s Student Diversity for Media Studies

64 Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
79.7% Women
12.5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2018-2019 academic year, 64 students received their bachelor’s degree in media studies. The gender and racial-ethnic breakdown of those individuals is shown below.

Male-to-Female Ratio

About 79.7% of the students who received their BA in media studies in 2018-2019 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 61.9%.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Around 12.5% of media studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Penn State University Park in 2018-2019 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 41%.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 1
Native American or Alaska Native 0
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0
White 41
International Students 15
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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