by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Valpo ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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Valpo holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. In particular, it placed #305 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Indiana.
During the most recent reporting year, Valparaiso University awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Valpo earn a median of $52,086 a year. This is below $66,064, the median for all majors at Valpo.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Valpo, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,724, the typical median for all majors at Valpo.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,400 | $46,940 |
| Fees | $1,510 | $1,510 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Valpo were White. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at Valparaiso University.
This communication & media studies program at Valpo includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 18 |
Valpo awarded 18 completions in communication, general in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).