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, and more. We've also included details on how USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #242 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #5 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Utah State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in communications from USU. This makes it the #182 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USU, communications students borrow a median amount of $14,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,333.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Utah State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from USU. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Media Studies from USU in 2020-2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 52 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 27 |
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