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. Also, learn how Vanderbilt University compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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Vanderbilt University is in the top 15% of the country for communication & media studies. In particular, it placed #38 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Vanderbilt University conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University report a median salary of $62,250 a year. This is below $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Learn more about Vanderbilt University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 17% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at Vanderbilt University.
The communication & media studies program at Vanderbilt University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 |
Vanderbilt University awarded 24 degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).