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 Aurora University compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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Aurora University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #432 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Aurora University awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Aurora University earn a median of $48,651 a year. This is below $56,326, the median for all majors at Aurora University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Aurora University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $23,262 in student loans. This is lower than $24,507, the typical median for all majors at Aurora University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,400 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
Learn more about Aurora University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 44% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Aurora University are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at Aurora University.
This communication & media studies program at Aurora University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 25 |
Aurora University conferred 25 degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.