Below are the key facts about this program at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #35 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #681 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 681 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Texas | 42 of 46 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 66 of 72 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #35 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,587 a year. This is below $58,286, the median for all majors at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,508, the typical median for all majors at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,913 | $15,348 |
| Fees | $4,835 | $5,446 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (54%).
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (73%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 6 |