by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how RU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at RU was ranked #557 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #18 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rochester University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at RU is $31,585. This is less than $32,435, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RU, communications students borrow a median amount of $26,166 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,333 for all communications majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Rochester University.
Of the 23 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from RU, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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