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Communication & Journalism at Belmont University

95 Total Degrees Awarded
2 Award Levels Offered
#5 Best Rank — Bachelor's
$54,769 Bachelor's Salary

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Belmont University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at Belmont University

The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at Belmont University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 80
Master’s 15

Belmont University Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Belmont University handed out 80 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.

Bachelor’s Rankings

Belmont University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 17 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee 5
Best Value Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee 17
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 47
Best Value Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 179
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 212
Best Value Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 663

Salary of Communication & Journalism Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$54,769 Bachelor's Median Salary

Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Belmont University report a median salary of $54,769 a year. This is lower than $56,239, the median for all majors at Belmont University.

Salary for Communication & Journalism majors with a bachelor's degree at Belmont University

Student Debt of Communication & Journalism Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$22,125 Bachelor's Median Debt

While getting their bachelor’s degree at Belmont University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $22,125 in student loans. This is below $23,447, the typical median for all majors at Belmont University.

Student debt for Communication & Journalism majors with a bachelor's degree at Belmont University

Belmont University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

$42,540 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$22,125 Average Student Debt

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $36,650 $40,560
Fees $1,980 $1,980

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Bachelor’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 21% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.

Belmont University gender breakdown of Communication & Journalism Bachelor's degree grads The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Belmont University are White. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Belmont University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.

Ethnic diversity of Communication & Journalism majors at Belmont University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 71
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

Communication and Media Studies, Other (Bachelor’s)

Belmont University conferred 14 bachelor’s completions in communication and media studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (93%).

Speech Communication and Rhetoric (Bachelor’s)

Belmont University granted 12 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor’s)

Belmont University conferred 11 bachelor’s completions in public relations, advertising, and applied communication in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (91%).

Publishing (Bachelor’s)

Belmont University conferred 10 bachelor’s completions in publishing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia (Bachelor’s)

Belmont University granted 10 bachelor’s completions in digital communication and media/multimedia in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).

Mass Communication/Media Studies (Bachelor’s)

Belmont University granted 9 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).

Journalism (Bachelor’s)

Belmont University conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in journalism recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).

Broadcast Journalism (Bachelor’s)

Belmont University granted 5 bachelor’s completions in broadcast journalism in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).

Public Relations/Image Management (Bachelor’s)

Belmont University conferred 1 bachelor’s degree in public relations/image management recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).

Graduate Study in Communication & Journalism at Belmont University

You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Belmont University. The following graduate award levels are reported.

Graduate Level Annual Graduates
Master’s 15

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