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. Also, learn how Loyola Marymount University compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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Loyola Marymount University is in the top 15% of the country for communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #47 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Loyola Marymount University conferred 106 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,597 a year. This is below $70,783, the median for all majors at Loyola Marymount University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Loyola Marymount University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $22,248, the typical median for all majors at Loyola Marymount University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,310 | $60,970 |
| Fees | $897 | $897 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Loyola Marymount University are White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at Loyola Marymount University.
The communication & media studies program at Loyola Marymount University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 106 |
Loyola Marymount University granted 106 degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%).