Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how CCSU compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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CCSU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies. In particular, it placed #430 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Connecticut.
During the most recent reporting year, Central Connecticut State University awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CCSU report a median salary of $44,987 a year. This is lower than $68,811, the median for all majors at CCSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CCSU, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is below $24,316, the typical median for all majors at CCSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,052 | $6,052 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 85% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at CCSU were White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at Central Connecticut State University.
This communication & media studies program at CCSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 26 |
CCSU awarded 26 degrees in mass communication/media studies in the latest year of data — 15% to women and 85% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (65%).