by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UST MN ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at UST MN was ranked #176 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #6 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 172 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 176 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of St Thomas Minnesota handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UST MN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,100 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UST MN paid an average of $1,540 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,788 | $50,788 |
| Fees | $1,496 | $1,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,932 | $12,932 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,596 | $2,596 |
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Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from UST MN in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UST MN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of St Thomas Minnesota with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UST MN does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UST MN Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of St Thomas Minnesota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 17 |
| Journalism | 11 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 4 |
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