by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at IUE. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #14 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, IUE as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #645 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 645 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Indiana | 14 of 17 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 85 of 97 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & media studies at IUE, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Indiana University-East awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
IUE is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at IUE, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $24,462 in student loans. This is higher than $23,993, the typical median for all majors at IUE.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,170 | $22,104 |
| Fees | $707 | $707 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at IUE were White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-East with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
IUE granted 34 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at IUE. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 2 |