by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Aurora ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Aurora was ranked #365 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 349 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 365 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Aurora University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Aurora is $30,728. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Aurora, communications students borrow a median amount of $29,209 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Aurora paid an average of $450 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,000 | $28,000 |
| Fees | $220 | $220 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,240 | $13,240 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,204 | $3,204 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Aurora. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Aurora does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Aurora Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Aurora University.