by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how JCU compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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JCU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #160 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Ohio.
During the most recent reporting year, John Carroll University handed out 41 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from JCU report a median salary of $55,079 a year. This is lower than $59,717, the median for all majors at JCU.
To complete a bachelor’s at JCU, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,131, the typical median for all majors at JCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,740 | $48,700 |
| Fees | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 37% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at JCU were White. Approximately 98% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from John Carroll University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at John Carroll University.
The communication & media studies program at JCU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 41 |
JCU awarded 41 completions in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (98%).