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, and more. Also, learn how TSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at TSU was ranked #563 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #38 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Southern University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in communications from TSU. This makes it the #28 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at TSU paid an average of $470 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $100 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,941 | $18,701 |
| Fees | $1,696 | $1,696 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,654 | $1,654 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,914 | $10,914 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,028 | $6,028 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 73% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Southern University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the TSU communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the TSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communications program at TSU make a median salary of $33,963. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,614.
Of the 26 communications students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from TSU, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 96% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Southern University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Texas Southern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 46 |
| Journalism | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.