by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Purdue Northwest stacks up against peers offering communication & media studies.
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Purdue Northwest holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #697 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in Indiana.
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University Northwest awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Purdue Northwest report a median salary of $34,462 a year. This is below $63,767, the median for all majors at Purdue Northwest.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue Northwest, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $28,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,083, the typical median for all majors at Purdue Northwest.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,268 | $14,683 |
| Fees | $821 | $821 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue Northwest were White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Among recent graduates, 43% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at Purdue Northwest are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at Purdue University Northwest.
This communication & media studies program at Purdue Northwest includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 59 |
Purdue Northwest conferred 59 degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
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