by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Texas State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Texas State among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, coming in at #282 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 282 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Texas | 11 of 46 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 18 of 72 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & media studies at Texas State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 130 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas State University awarded 130 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Texas State holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Texas State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,857 a year. This is below $55,350, the median for all majors at Texas State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Texas State, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $24,250 in student loans. This is higher than $23,653, the typical median for all majors at Texas State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,086 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 34% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas State were White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Texas State conferred 87 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).
Texas State granted 43 bachelor’s completions in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (37%).
Graduate study is also available at Texas State. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 3 |
