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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UM Dearborn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UM Dearborn was ranked #396 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #13 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Dearborn handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UM Dearborn is $31,466. This is less than $32,435, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UM Dearborn, communications students borrow a median amount of $27,200 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,333 for all communications majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Michigan - Dearborn.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from UM Dearborn. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UM Dearborn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Dearborn with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 17 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 5 |
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