by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at K-State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates K-State as a strong choice for communication & media studies, placing at #309 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 309 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kansas | 4 of 7 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 29 of 61 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & media studies at K-State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Kansas State University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
K-State holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from K-State report a median salary of $45,562 a year. This is below $61,525, the median for all majors at K-State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at K-State, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $24,945 in student loans. This is above $23,546, the typical median for all majors at K-State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,489 | $27,590 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at K-State are White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
K-State conferred 22 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
Graduate study is also available at K-State. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 4 |
