by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Southern Utah University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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Southern Utah University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. In particular, it placed #296 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Utah.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Utah University conferred 68 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Utah University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,818 a year. This is higher than $42,676, the median for all majors at Southern Utah University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Southern Utah University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $13,900 in student loans. This is higher than $13,136, the typical median for all majors at Southern Utah University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,006 | $20,416 |
| Fees | $776 | $776 |
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Among recent graduates, 43% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Utah University were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Utah University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at Southern Utah University are White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Utah University with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at Southern Utah University.
The communication & media studies program at Southern Utah University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 103 |
Southern Utah University awarded 103 degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.