by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Worcester State University compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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Worcester State University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. In particular, it placed #309 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Worcester State University conferred 53 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Worcester State University report a median salary of $45,252 a year. This is lower than $56,057, the median for all majors at Worcester State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Worcester State University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is below $24,451, the typical median for all majors at Worcester State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,816 | $10,816 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Worcester State University were White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & media studies majors at Worcester State University.
The communication & media studies program at Worcester State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 44 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 9 |
Worcester State University granted 44 degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
Worcester State University granted 9 completions in mass communication/media studies recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
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