Bachelor in Communication (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $32,500 per year..

This programme prepares students for careers in media production, digital strategy, public relations, and content creation. Students develop skills in storytelling, message design, and audience analysis across traditional and digital platforms. The curriculum combines classroom learning with hands-on projects and internships at organizations such as the Philadelphia Eagles and National Hockey League. Faculty with industry experience guide students through real-world media challenges and professional networking opportunities.

Focus areas include digital strategy, public relations, content creation, media production, broadcasting, social media.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across core courses, electives, and experiential learning components including internships and media projects. Students complete a capstone project that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application.

Graduates pursue roles in media production, digital content management, public relations, advertising, and communications coordination within organizations and agencies.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a personal statement is required for admission.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 68% of applicants.

Lycoming College places undergraduate research and applied learning at the center of its academic experience. Students can choose from more than 100 majors, minors, and programs, with opportunities to extend classroom learning through internships, research, or study abroad. Recent student experiences include astronomy research at the Koobi Fora Field School in Kenya, multiple internships connected to criminal justice, and a business and economics pathway leading to admission to an MBA program at Rochester Institute of Technology.

The college emphasizes close personal support within a small-campus environment. A 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio gives students regular access to faculty, while the campus community aims to challenge and encourage students by name. International students can consider study abroad as part of their academic experience and explore programs that connect disciplines, professional interests, and research. Lycoming also supports students who want to continue competing in college athletics through Division III sports.

Located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Lycoming offers a campus setting with a Quad and virtual tour for prospective students. Its application options include the Lyco Fast App, which uses a short form and campus visit rather than an essay or test scores, with decisions provided within two weeks. Students seeking a close-knit college experience can combine broad academic choice with practical preparation for graduate study, service careers, and other professional paths.