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 Radford University stacks up against peers offering communication & media studies.
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Radford University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. More specifically it was ranked #281 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Radford University conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Radford University earn a median of $51,557 a year. This is lower than $55,129, the median for all majors at Radford University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Radford University, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $25,250 in student loans. This is lower than $25,514, the typical median for all majors at Radford University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,922 | $21,166 |
| Fees | $4,020 | $4,467 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Radford University were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Radford University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 Radford University are White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Radford University with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at Radford University.
This communication & media studies program at Radford University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 41 |
Radford University conferred 41 completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).