by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #18 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VSU as a strong choice for communication & media studies, placing at #757 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 757 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Virginia | 20 of 21 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 148 of 162 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & media studies at VSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia State University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
VSU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #18 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VSU report a median salary of $39,191 a year. This is below $41,327, the median for all majors at VSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at VSU, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $28,000 in student loans. This is lower than $29,045, the typical median for all majors at VSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $4,342 | $5,118 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at VSU were Black or African American. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
VSU conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (89%).
