by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Syracuse University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Syracuse University as a strong choice for communication & media studies, coming in at #161 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 161 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in New York | 13 of 60 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 32 of 136 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at Syracuse University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 96 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Syracuse University handed out 96 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Syracuse University is in the top 10% of the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University earn a median of $53,833 a year. This is below $69,552, the median for all majors at Syracuse University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Syracuse University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,159, the typical median for all majors at Syracuse University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,920 | $63,710 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Syracuse University are White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Syracuse University awarded 96 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%).
Graduate study is also available at Syracuse University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 6 |
