by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FAU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FAU among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, ranked #213 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 213 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Florida | 8 of 21 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 42 of 162 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 238 |
| Master’s | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 238 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
FAU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FAU report a median salary of $44,152 a year. This is lower than $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FAU, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU were White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 15 |
FAU granted 238 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 12 |
