by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Merrimack stacks up against peers offering communication & media studies.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Merrimack College conferred 44 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Merrimack report a median salary of $48,318 a year. This is below $55,795, the median for all majors at Merrimack.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Merrimack, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $25,783 in student loans. This is lower than $26,899, the typical median for all majors at Merrimack.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,842 | $49,352 |
| Fees | $4,610 | $4,610 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Merrimack are White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at Merrimack were White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at Merrimack College.
This communication & media studies program at Merrimack offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 72 |
Merrimack granted 72 completions in communication, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).