by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Communication & Media Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Communication & Media Studies is a major offered under the communication and journalism program of study at Rochester University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in communications, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at RU was ranked #618 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #19 in Michigan.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RU paid an average of $752 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,720 | $24,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,866 | $1,866 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,840 | $8,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $900 | $900 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Communications students who received their bachelor’s degree at RU took out an average of $30,687 in student loans. That is 26% higher than the national average of $24,445.
communications who receive their bachelor’s degree from RU make an average of $33,993 a year during the early days of their career. That is 7% higher than the national average of $31,626.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that RU offers online option in its communications bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in communications in 2019-2020, 52.9% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 64.0%.
Around 17.6% of communications bachelor’s degree recipients at RU in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 36%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Communication & Media Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 17 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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