by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Baylor University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Baylor University as a strong choice for communication & journalism, ranked #63 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 63 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas | 4 of 50 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 of 79 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at Baylor University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 283 |
| Master’s | 20 |
This communication & journalism area of study at Baylor University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 228 |
| Journalism | 73 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Baylor University conferred 283 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Baylor University is in the top 15% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Baylor University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,899 a year. This is lower than $68,798, the median for all majors at Baylor University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Baylor University, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $24,273 in student loans. This is higher than $24,086, the typical median for all majors at Baylor University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,232 | $58,100 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Baylor University are White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 194 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Graduate study is also available at Baylor University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 20 |
