by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Marist University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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Marist University is in the top 10% of the country for communication & media studies. In particular, it placed #76 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Marist University awarded 161 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Marist University earn a median of $62,340 a year. This is lower than $73,700, the median for all majors at Marist University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Marist University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,962, the typical median for all majors at Marist University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,650 | $46,920 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
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Among recent graduates, 48% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Marist University were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marist University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & media studies majors at Marist University.
This communication & media studies program at Marist University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 129 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 32 |
Marist University awarded 129 completions in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
Marist University granted 32 completions in mass communication/media studies in the latest year of data — 34% to women and 66% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%).