by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Metropolitan State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #15 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Metropolitan State University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, coming in at #450 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 450 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Minnesota | 15 of 20 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 41 of 61 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at Metropolitan State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Metropolitan State University awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Metropolitan State University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Metropolitan State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,180 a year. This is below $61,812, the median for all majors at Metropolitan State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Metropolitan State University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $34,933 in student loans. This is above $30,808, the typical median for all majors at Metropolitan State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,282 | $8,571 |
| Fees | $1,269 | $1,269 |
Learn more about Metropolitan State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 35% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Metropolitan State University are White. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Metropolitan State University granted 34 bachelor’s degrees in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (41%).
