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 SCSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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SCSU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #310 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Connecticut.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Connecticut State University conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SCSU earn a median of $45,950 a year. This is below $57,907, the median for all majors at SCSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SCSU, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,660, the typical median for all majors at SCSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,444 | $6,444 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at SCSU are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
This communication & media studies program at SCSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 57 |
SCSU granted 57 completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (46%).