by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Baylor University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Baylor University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, ranked #53 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 53 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Texas | 4 of 46 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 of 72 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at Baylor University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 218 |
| Master’s | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Baylor University handed out 218 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Baylor University is in the top 10% of the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University report a median salary of $53,270 a year. This is below $68,798, the median for all majors at Baylor University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Baylor University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $23,860 in student loans. This is below $24,086, the typical median for all majors at Baylor University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,232 | $58,100 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Baylor University are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 147 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Baylor University conferred 201 bachelor’s completions in communication, general in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).
Baylor University granted 17 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Baylor University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 10 |
