by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SCSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SCSU as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #283 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 283 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Connecticut | 5 of 13 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region | 19 of 55 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at SCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 57 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
SCSU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SCSU earn a median of $45,950 a year. This is below $57,907, the median for all majors at SCSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SCSU, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,660, the typical median for all majors at SCSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,444 | $6,444 |
Read more about SCSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 46% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at SCSU are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SCSU granted 57 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).
