by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VCU highly for communication & media studies, placing at #177 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 177 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Virginia | 7 of 21 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 of 162 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 180 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 180 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
VCU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,603 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 30% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
VCU granted 180 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (49%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at VCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 9 |
