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Bachelor’s Degrees in Audiovisual Communications

1,307 Yearly Graduations
$25,695 Median Salary
$32,917 Median Debt
There are 62 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in audiovisual. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 47 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.1% of audiovisual graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Audiovisual Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,307 bachelor's degrees were awarded to audiovisual majors. This earns it the #152 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 audiovisual at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 1,995
Undergraduate Certificate 1,586
Bachelor’s Degree 1,307
Basic Certificate 1,252
Master’s Degree 89

Earnings of Audiovisual Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in audiovisual is $25,695. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $22,393 to a high of $27,099.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in audiovisual is $32,917. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $42,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,987.

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The median monthly payment of a audiovisual graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $353.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in audiovisual. About 69.5% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 909
Women 398
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The racial-ethnic distribution of audiovisual bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 29
Black or African American 295
Hispanic or Latino 231
White 603
International Students 14
Other Races/Ethnicities 135
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There are 62 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in audiovisual. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Full Sail University

Winter Park, Florida
355 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for audiovisual students seekinga bachelor's degree is Full Sail University. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,472 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 355 bachelor's degrees were handed out to audiovisual majors at Full Sail University. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.

#2

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
94 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rowan University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in audiovisual. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,302 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,169 per year. The audiovisual program at Rowan University awarded 94 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Belmont University

Nashville, Tennessee
91 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Belmont University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in audiovisual. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,300 per year. The audiovisual program at Belmont University awarded 91 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#3

University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo

Arecibo, Puerto Rico
91 Yearly Graduations
65% Women

University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in audiovisual. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The audiovisual program at University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo awarded 91 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Bowie State University

Bowie, Maryland
88 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bowie State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in audiovisual. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,758 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 bachelor's degrees were handed out to audiovisual majors at Bowie State University. About 58% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
59 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia College Chicago is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in audiovisual. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,174 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in audiovisual from Columbia. Of these students, 25% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

36 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for audiovisual majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is St John's University - New York. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,666 per year. The audiovisual program at St John's University - New York awarded 36 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

35 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Savannah College of Art and Design is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in audiovisual. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,240 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 bachelor's degrees were handed out to audiovisual majors at SCAD. About 31% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island
31 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New England Institute of Technology is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in audiovisual. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,250 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in audiovisual from New England Tech. Of these students, 13% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Buffalo State

Buffalo, New York
31 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Buffalo State comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in audiovisual. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 bachelor's degrees were handed out to audiovisual majors at Buffalo State. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#11

Husson University

Bangor, Maine
24 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Husson University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in audiovisual. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,780 per year. The audiovisual program at Husson University awarded 24 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

23 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Minnesota State University - Moorhead comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in audiovisual. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,062 per year. The audiovisual program at Minnesota State University - Moorhead awarded 23 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
20 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Portland State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in audiovisual. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 bachelor's degrees were handed out to audiovisual majors at Portland State University. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

SAE Expression College

Emeryville, California
20 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SAE Expression College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in audiovisual. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 bachelor's degrees were handed out to audiovisual majors at SAE Expression College. Of these students, 5% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
18 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for audiovisual majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ferris State University. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,232 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in audiovisual from Ferris. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Olympic College

Bremerton, Washington
16 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Olympic College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in audiovisual. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 bachelor's degrees were handed out to audiovisual majors at OC. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
16 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in audiovisual. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 bachelor's degrees were handed out to audiovisual majors at The American University. Of these students, 44% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Alabama A & M University

Normal, Alabama
16 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Alabama A & M University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in audiovisual. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,128 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 bachelor's degrees were handed out to audiovisual majors at AAMU. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#19

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
15 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johns Hopkins University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in audiovisual. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The audiovisual program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 15 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

LIU Post is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in audiovisual. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 bachelor's degrees were handed out to audiovisual majors at LIU Post. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to audiovisual that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Graphic Communications 3,201
Communications Technology 238
Other Communication Technology 51

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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