Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Avila University compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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Avila University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #742 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in Missouri.
During the most recent reporting year, Avila University handed out 17 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Avila University report a median salary of $41,139 a year. This is lower than $53,101, the median for all majors at Avila University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Avila University, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $29,750, the typical median for all majors at Avila University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,740 | $40,200 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 71% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Avila University were Black or African American. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Avila University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at Avila University.
The communication & media studies program at Avila University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 17 |
Avila University granted 17 completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (41%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.