Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Lasell University stacks up against peers offering communication & media studies.
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Lasell University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #413 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Lasell University awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Lasell University report a median salary of $54,556 a year. This is higher than $50,870, the median for all majors at Lasell University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lasell University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,808, the typical median for all majors at Lasell University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,350 | $27,040 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Lasell University were White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lasell University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 43% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at Lasell University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lasell University with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at Lasell University.
The communication & media studies program at Lasell University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 35 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 2 |
Lasell University granted 35 degrees in communication, general recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (66%).
Lasell University granted 7 completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (57%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Lasell University conferred 2 completions in mass communication/media studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).