by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Auburn University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Auburn University as a strong choice for communication & media studies, placing at #64 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 64 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Alabama | 1 of 14 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 of 162 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & media studies at Auburn University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 114 |
| Master’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Auburn University handed out 114 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Auburn University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Auburn University earn a median of $54,188 a year. This is below $71,277, the median for all majors at Auburn University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Auburn University, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $20,675 in student loans. This is below $22,803, the typical median for all majors at Auburn University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $33,048 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Auburn University are White. Roughly 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Auburn University granted 67 bachelor’s degrees in communication and media studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
Auburn University awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Auburn University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 13 |
