by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
BU is in the top 15% of the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BU earn a median of $69,156 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BU, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $25,108 in student loans. This is below $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BU granted 51 bachelor’s degrees in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (39%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 20 |
