by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at TSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #39 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, TSU as a strong choice for communication & media studies, placing at #765 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 765 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Texas | 46 of 46 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 72 of 72 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & media studies at TSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas Southern University awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
TSU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #39 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at TSU, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $38,783 in student loans. This is above $35,330, the typical median for all majors at TSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,437 | $19,737 |
| Fees | $1,696 | $1,736 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at TSU are Black or African American. Roughly 95% of graduates 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
TSU awarded 17 bachelor’s completions in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (100%).
TSU conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (88%).
TSU awarded 5 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at TSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 19 |