by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Montclair State University compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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Montclair State University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. In particular, it placed #179 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 2 |
| Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in New Jersey | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 7 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in New Jersey | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 |
| Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 22 |
| College Major Best Value | 22 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 37 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 40 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 40 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Montclair State University handed out 161 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University report a median salary of $57,399 a year. This is below $59,350, the median for all majors at Montclair State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Montclair State University, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $24,713 in student loans. This is below $25,267, the typical median for all majors at Montclair State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,323 | $24,900 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Montclair State University were White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at Montclair State University are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at Montclair State University.
The communication & media studies program at Montclair State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 111 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 58 |
Montclair State University awarded 111 degrees in communication and media studies, other in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%).
Montclair State University conferred 58 degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (45%).