by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Dayton ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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University of Dayton is in the top 15% of the country for communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #48 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Dayton awarded 158 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Dayton report a median salary of $60,466 a year. This is below $66,617, the median for all majors at University of Dayton.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Dayton, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $25,375 in student loans. This is above $25,034, the typical median for all majors at University of Dayton.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,890 | $49,140 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Dayton are White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Dayton with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at University of Dayton were White. About 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Dayton with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at University of Dayton.
This communication & media studies program at University of Dayton offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 171 |
University of Dayton conferred 171 degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (77%).