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. Find out how Pitt State stacks up against peers offering communication & media studies.
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Pitt State holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. In particular, it placed #308 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Kansas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pittsburg State University awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Pitt State report a median salary of $39,868 a year. This is lower than $48,271, the median for all majors at Pitt State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Pitt State, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is above $22,669, the typical median for all majors at Pitt State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,982 | $17,686 |
| Fees | $2,058 | $2,058 |
Learn more about Pitt State tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 25% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Pitt State are White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at Pitt State are Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pittsburg 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at Pittsburg State University.
The communication & media studies program at Pitt State includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 34 |
Pitt State awarded 34 degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.