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Communication & Media Studies at Texas Southern University

15 Bachelor's Degrees
27 Master's Degrees
#563 Overall Quality
Communication & Media Studies is one of the majors in the communication & journalism program at Texas Southern University.

We'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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Communication & Media Studies Degrees Available at TSU

TSU Communications Rankings

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.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools 98
Best Communication & Media Studies Graduate Degree Schools 110
Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 527
Best Communication & Media Studies Schools 563

Popularity of Communications at TSU

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.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communications from TSU Cost?

$8,637 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

TSU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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

Learn more about TSU tuition and fees.

TSU Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 53% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.

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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.

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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

Does TSU Offer an Online BA in Communications?

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.

Salary of Communications Graduates with a Master's Degree

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.

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TSU Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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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

TSU Communications Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Texas Southern University.

Majors Similar to Communications

Related Major Annual Graduates
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 46
Journalism 21

View All Communication & Media Studies Related Majors >

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