by our College Data Analytics TeamCommunication & Media Studies is a major offered under the communication and journalism program of study at Southeastern University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in communications, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, 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 SEU was ranked #539 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #16 in Florida.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SEU was $1,105 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,520 | $26,520 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,080 | $4,080 |
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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. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at SEU in Communications walked away with an average of $25,000 in student debt. That is 2% higher than the national average of $24,445.
communications who receive their bachelor’s degree from SEU make an average of $29,685 a year during the early days of their career. That is 6% lower than the national average of $31,626.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. SEU does offer online classes in its communications bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SEU Online Learning page.
Women made up around 85.3% of the communications students who took home a bachelor’s degree in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 64.0%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 23.5% of the communications bachelor’s degrees at SEU in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 36%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Communication & Media Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 29 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to communication and media studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 4 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 31 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 3 |
*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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