by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how MSU compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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MSU is in the top 5% of the country for communication & media studies. In particular, it placed #108 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 |
| Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 13 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 |
| Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan | 14 |
| College Major Best Value | 14 |
| Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 58 |
| Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 61 |
| College Major Best Value | 61 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 284 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,915 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $26,750 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 43% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 194 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of communication & media studies doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies doctoral degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Michigan State University.
The communication & media studies program at MSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 224 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 61 |
| Communication, General | 17 |
MSU awarded 224 completions in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
MSU granted 61 degrees in mass communication/media studies in the latest year of data — 48% to women and 52% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (49%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
MSU awarded 17 completions in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).