Below are the key facts about this program at PVAMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #38 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, PVAMU highly for communication & media studies, placing at #759 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 759 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Texas | 45 of 46 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 71 of 72 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at PVAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
During the most recent reporting year, Prairie View A & M University handed out 36 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
PVAMU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #38 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from PVAMU report a median salary of $37,494 a year. This is lower than $52,084, the median for all majors at PVAMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at PVAMU, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $29,750 in student loans. This is lower than $29,765, the typical median for all majors at PVAMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $22,590 |
| Fees | $3,912 | $4,284 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at PVAMU were Black or African American. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
PVAMU granted 36 bachelor’s completions in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (89%).
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