by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SUNY-Potsdam compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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SUNY-Potsdam ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies. More specifically it was ranked #565 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #46 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, SUNY College at Potsdam conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SUNY-Potsdam report a median salary of $40,468 a year. This is lower than $47,520, the median for all majors at SUNY-Potsdam.
To complete a bachelor’s at SUNY-Potsdam, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $26,001 in student loans. This is lower than $26,514, the typical median for all majors at SUNY-Potsdam.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,698 | $1,698 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 64% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at SUNY-Potsdam are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY College at Potsdam with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at SUNY College at Potsdam.
The communication & media studies program at SUNY-Potsdam includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 14 |
SUNY-Potsdam granted 14 completions in communication, general in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
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