by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue Northwest. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Purdue Northwest as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #712 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 712 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Indiana | 17 of 17 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 92 of 97 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & media studies at Purdue Northwest, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University Northwest handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Purdue Northwest holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Purdue Northwest report a median salary of $34,462 a year. This is below $63,767, the median for all majors at Purdue Northwest.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue Northwest, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $28,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,083, the typical median for all majors at Purdue Northwest.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,268 | $14,683 |
| Fees | $821 | $821 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue Northwest were White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Purdue Northwest granted 52 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
Graduate study is also available at Purdue Northwest. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 7 |
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