by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Eastern Michigan University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Eastern Michigan University as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #616 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 616 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan | 12 of 18 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 80 of 97 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at Eastern Michigan University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Michigan University awarded 63 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Eastern Michigan University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,310 a year. This is below $54,680, the median for all majors at Eastern Michigan University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Eastern Michigan University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $29,102 in student loans. This is higher than $28,615, the typical median for all majors at Eastern Michigan University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,950 | $15,920 |
| Fees | $1,070 | $1,070 |
Learn more about Eastern Michigan University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern Michigan University were White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Eastern Michigan University conferred 63 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (52%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Eastern Michigan University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
