by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at VUU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #19 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, VUU among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, ranked #776 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 776 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Virginia | 21 of 21 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 161 of 162 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at VUU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Union University awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
VUU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #19 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VUU report a median salary of $34,936 a year. This is lower than $41,192, the median for all majors at VUU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VUU, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $30,593, the typical median for all majors at VUU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,530 | $12,630 |
| Fees | $5,200 | $5,200 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at VUU are Black or African American. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Union University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
VUU granted 15 bachelor’s completions in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (100%).
