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. See how Shaw University compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Shaw University conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Shaw University report a median salary of $29,089 a year. This is lower than $37,919, the median for all majors at Shaw University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Shaw University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $42,500 in student loans. This is higher than $37,044, the typical median for all majors at Shaw University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,808 | $12,792 |
| Fees | $4,946 | $4,946 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Shaw University were Black or African American. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shaw University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at Shaw University.
The communication & media studies program at Shaw University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 8 |
Shaw University awarded 8 degrees in mass communication/media studies recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).