by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SUNY Cortland ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Cortland was ranked #378 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #31 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Cortland handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Cortland is $36,536. This is higher than $32,435, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Cortland, communications students borrow a median amount of $23,874 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,333.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at SUNY Cortland is $296 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at SUNY Cortland.
Of the 86 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SUNY Cortland, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 7 |
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