by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SUNY at Albany. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #31 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SUNY at Albany as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #398 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 398 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in New York | 36 of 60 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 80 of 136 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & media studies at SUNY at Albany, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 150 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University at Albany awarded 150 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
SUNY at Albany is in the top 15% of the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #31 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SUNY at Albany, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $24,332 in student loans. This is higher than $23,564, the typical median for all majors at SUNY at Albany.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,460 |
| Fees | $3,531 | $3,531 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at SUNY at Albany are White. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
SUNY at Albany awarded 150 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (35%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SUNY at Albany. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 5 |