Bachelor’s Degrees in Business/Corporate Communications
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Education Levels of Business Communications Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 860 students earned their bachelor's degree in business communications. This earns it the #22 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in business communications at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 860 |
| Master’s Degree | 59 |
| Graduate Certificate | 58 |
| Basic Certificate | 47 |
| Associate Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Business Communications Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in business communications is $38,394. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $35,169 and the high is $43,083.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in business communications is $26,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,000.
The median monthly payment of a business communications graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $226.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in business communications. About 62.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 324 |
| Women | 536 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business communications bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 101 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 182 |
| White | 405 |
| International Students | 40 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 47 |
Most Popular Business Communications Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 46 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in business communications. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for business communications students seekinga bachelor's degree is Baruch College. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 326 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business communications majors at Baruch. Of these students, 61% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Chapman University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business communications. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,538 per year. The business communications program at Chapman University awarded 130 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business communications. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in business communications from Penn State University Park. About 55% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for business communications majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Marquette University. Each year, around 11,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. The business communications program at Marquette University awarded 46 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
Central Michigan University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business communications. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. The business communications program at Central Michigan University awarded 32 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business communications. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in business communications from UH. About 74% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for business communications majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Stevenson University. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,504 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,340 per year. The business communications program at Stevenson University awarded 23 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 61% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bentley University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business communications. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $42,200 per year. The business communications program at Bentley University awarded 20 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
National University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business communications. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,480 per year. The business communications program at National University awarded 19 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Roosevelt University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business communications. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,493 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,275 per year. The business communications program at Roosevelt University awarded 19 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Aquinas College Michigan is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business communications. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,358 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in business communications from Aquinas College Michigan.
The 12th most popular school in the country for business communications majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Walsh University. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,205 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,410 per year. The business communications program at Walsh University awarded 15 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for business communications majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Walden University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in business communications from Walden University. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business communications. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,951 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,293 per year. The business communications program at North Dakota State University - Main Campus awarded 12 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Lycoming College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business communications. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The business communications program at Lycoming College awarded 12 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for business communications majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Stephen F Austin State University. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,262 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business communications majors at SFASU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Duquesne University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business communications. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,534 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in business communications from Duquesne.
Westminster College Missouri is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business communications. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in business communications from Westminster Fulton.
The 19th most popular school in the country for business communications majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Thiel College. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,461 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business communications majors at Thiel College.
The 20th most popular school in the country for business communications majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Saint Leo University. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,218 per year. The business communications program at Saint Leo University awarded 5 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Business Communications Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Corporate Communications | 860 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to business communications that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 174,534 |
| Accounting | 51,042 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 48,215 |
| Marketing | 45,122 |
| Business & Commerce | 24,850 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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