by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in communication & media studies at NKU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NKU among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, coming in at #459 out of 782 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 459 of 782 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kentucky | 6 of 13 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 74 of 163 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Kentucky University conferred 6 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
NKU has not been ranked for communication & media studies at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,410 | $39,074 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at NKU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NKU conferred 6 master’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at NKU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 57 |