by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BYU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at BYU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 356 |
| Master’s | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brigham Young University conferred 356 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
BYU is in the top 15% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BYU report a median salary of $54,788 a year. This is below $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BYU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $16,486 in student loans. This is higher than $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
Learn more about BYU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 27% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 284 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 32 |
BYU conferred 103 bachelor’s degrees in advertising in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).
BYU conferred 86 bachelor’s completions in public relations/image management in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).
BYU granted 68 bachelor’s completions in mass communication/media studies in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).
BYU granted 53 bachelor’s degrees in journalism, other in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
BYU granted 45 bachelor’s degrees in publishing in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (87%).
BYU granted 1 bachelor’s degree in journalism in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at BYU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 12 |
