by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Radford University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Radford University as a strong choice for communication & media studies, placing at #311 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 311 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Virginia | 11 of 21 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 55 of 162 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & media studies at Radford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Radford University handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Radford University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Radford University earn a median of $51,557 a year. This is lower than $55,129, the median for all majors at Radford University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Radford University, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $25,250 in student loans. This is lower than $25,514, the typical median for all majors at Radford University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,922 | $21,166 |
| Fees | $4,020 | $4,467 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Radford University were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Radford University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Radford University conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).
Graduate study is also available at Radford University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 14 |
