by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Pitt State. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Pitt State highly for communication & media studies, placing at #337 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 337 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kansas | 5 of 7 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 31 of 61 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & media studies at Pitt State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Pittsburg State University conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Pitt State ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Pitt State report a median salary of $39,868 a year. This is lower than $48,271, the median for all majors at Pitt State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Pitt State, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is above $22,669, the typical median for all majors at Pitt State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,982 | $17,686 |
| Fees | $2,058 | $2,058 |
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Among recent graduates, 25% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Pitt State are White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Pitt State conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Pitt State. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 6 |
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