by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NKU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NKU among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, coming in at #452 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 452 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kentucky | 6 of 13 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 74 of 162 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Kentucky University awarded 57 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
NKU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,868 a year. This is below $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NKU, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,762, the typical median for all majors at NKU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,008 | $21,528 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU 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 Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NKU conferred 57 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).
Graduate study is also available at NKU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 6 |
