Bachelor in Communication (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for New York State residents is $7,000 per year. Non-residents pay $18,000 per year..

The Communications + Media Design program focuses on media content creation across digital platforms. Students develop skills in writing, designing, and producing content for interactive media, video, and graphic design. The curriculum emphasizes studio-based learning and real-world client projects. It prepares students for careers in digital communication and media production.

Focus areas include Interactive Media + Game Design, Digital Video, Imaging, + Animation, Graphic Design + Communication.

The program includes studio-based coursework and a senior-level practicum with professional clients. Students complete a portfolio that demonstrates applied skills in media design and communication.

Graduates enter roles in interactive media, web design, video production, graphic design, social media strategy, and instructional design.

Applicants must submit a high school transcript and a portfolio of creative work. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for admission.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year program. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Science, engineering, and technology are central to SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s academic identity, alongside programs in business, healthcare, and liberal arts. Students can take part in research connected to current issues, including a summer undergraduate research program and work on New York’s real-world challenges. SUNY Poly researchers have also published a two-decade review and joined a $19.9 million National Science Foundation initiative. The institute’s news includes student showcases focused on innovation and ethics, as well as research into trust in the physician-patient relationship.

Utica, New York, provides the setting for a campus community that includes the Campus Center, where renovations are underway. Student life includes Wildcat Homecoming Weekend and professional development programming such as the POLY LEAD for Women series. Scholarships and grants support students, including an endowed scholarship established by Ronald and Patricia Sarner and a Health Forward Foundation grant. SUNY Poly has also received the Carnegie Opportunity designation, connected with expanding educational opportunity. The institute is marking its 60th anniversary with a gala supporting its work. International applicants can request detailed information, brochures, and forms by mail, then complete and submit an application. Academic choices span technical and scientific subjects as well as business, healthcare, and liberal arts, allowing students to compare study options across several areas before beginning the application process.