by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Speech Communication. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Communication & Media Studies is a major offered under the communication and journalism program of study at University of Toledo. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in communications, such as if the program is offered online, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at University of Toledo was ranked #581 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #25 in Ohio.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Toledo paid an average of $754 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $364 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,736 | $18,096 |
| Fees | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,590 | $12,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,080 | $4,080 |
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One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at University of Toledo in Communications walked away with an average of $26,990 in student debt. That is 10% higher than the national average of $24,445.
The median early career salary of communications students who receive their bachelor’s degree from University of Toledo is $26,187 per year. That is 17% lower than the national average of $31,626.
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the communications bachelor’s degree program at University of Toledo. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Toledo Online Learning page.
About 67.9% of the students who received their BA in communications in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 64.0%.
Around 43.6% of communications bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Toledo in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 36%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 41 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Communication & Media Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 78 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 33 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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