by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how ATU compares to other colleges that offer communication & journalism.
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ATU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism. Specifically, it ranked #693 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Arkansas.
During the most recent reporting year, Arkansas Tech University handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at ATU report a median salary of $33,199 a year. This is below $39,613, the median for all majors at ATU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ATU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $23,875 in student loans. This is above $22,968, the typical median for all majors at ATU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,679 | $2,679 |
Learn more about ATU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 35% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at ATU are White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in communication & journalism from ATU identified as men.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at ATU were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at Arkansas Tech University.
This communication & journalism program at ATU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 19 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 13 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 11 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 2 |