by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at FIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FIU among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, ranked #134 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 134 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Florida | 3 of 21 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 27 of 162 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 241 |
| Master’s | 93 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida International University handed out 241 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
FIU is in the top 10% of the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FIU report a median salary of $53,409 a year. This is lower than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FIU, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $18,000 in student loans. This is below $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 149 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 8 |
FIU awarded 234 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (61%).
FIU conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FIU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 93 |
