by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NC State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NC State University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, ranked #95 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 95 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in North Carolina | 5 of 23 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 20 of 162 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & media studies at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 201 |
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh conferred 201 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
NC State University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NC State University report a median salary of $47,004 a year. This is below $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NC State University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $22,324 in student loans. This is higher than $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
Learn more about NC State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University are White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
NC State University granted 201 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).
