by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Southern Utah University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Southern Utah University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, coming in at #287 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 287 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Utah | 5 of 9 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 10 of 27 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies at Southern Utah University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 35 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Utah University awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Southern Utah University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Utah University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,818 a year. This is higher than $42,676, the median for all majors at Southern Utah University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Southern Utah University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $13,900 in student loans. This is higher than $13,136, the typical median for all majors at Southern Utah University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,006 | $20,416 |
| Fees | $776 | $776 |
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Among recent graduates, 43% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Utah University were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Utah University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Southern Utah University granted 68 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Southern Utah University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 35 |
