by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Bellarmine University compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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Bellarmine University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. More specifically it was ranked #371 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Bellarmine University conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Bellarmine University report a median salary of $44,335 a year. This is below $55,762, the median for all majors at Bellarmine University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Bellarmine University, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $25,853 in student loans. This is lower than $26,766, the typical median for all majors at Bellarmine University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,970 | $47,180 |
| Fees | $1,590 | $1,590 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Bellarmine University were White. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bellarmine University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in communication & media studies from Bellarmine University were women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at Bellarmine University were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bellarmine University with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at Bellarmine University.
The communication & media studies program at Bellarmine University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 39 |
Bellarmine University conferred 39 degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (90%).