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. Find out how Mercer University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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Mercer University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. More specifically it was ranked #264 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mercer University conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Mercer University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,962 a year. This is lower than $71,060, the median for all majors at Mercer University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Mercer University, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,990 in student loans. This is lower than $32,463, the typical median for all majors at Mercer University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,446 | $31,265 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Find out more about Mercer University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 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 Mercer University are White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & media studies majors at Mercer University.
This communication & media studies program at Mercer University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 29 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 6 |
Mercer University awarded 29 completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
Mercer University awarded 6 degrees in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (50%).