by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how ORU stacks up against peers offering communication & media studies.
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ORU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. More specifically it was ranked #567 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Oklahoma.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Oral Roberts University awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ORU earn a median of $41,127 a year. This is below $47,383, the median for all majors at ORU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ORU, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $28,022, the typical median for all majors at ORU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,300 | $33,800 |
| Fees | $1,670 | $1,670 |
Find out more about ORU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 44% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at ORU are White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oral Roberts University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at Oral Roberts University.
The communication & media studies program at ORU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 20 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 5 |
ORU conferred 20 degrees in communication, general in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
ORU awarded 5 completions in mass communication/media studies recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).