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. We've also included details on how SUNY Plattsburgh ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Plattsburgh was ranked #479 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #37 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Plattsburgh handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Plattsburgh is $30,387. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,435 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Plattsburgh, communications students borrow a median amount of $25,150 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at SUNY Plattsburgh.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 60 |
| Journalism | 18 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 16 |
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