by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how ATU compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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ATU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. More specifically it was ranked #725 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Arkansas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Arkansas Tech University conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ATU earn a median of $34,783 a year. This is lower than $39,613, the median for all majors at ATU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ATU, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $24,500 in student loans. This is higher than $22,968, the typical median for all majors at ATU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,679 | $2,679 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at ATU were White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at Arkansas Tech University.
This communication & media studies program at ATU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 |
ATU granted 11 degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).