by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Butler University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at Butler University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 115 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Butler University awarded 115 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Butler University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Butler University earn a median of $46,663 a year. This is lower than $73,390, the median for all majors at Butler University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Butler University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $26,176 in student loans. This is higher than $25,351, the typical median for all majors at Butler University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,410 | $46,570 |
| Fees | $990 | $990 |
Find out more about Butler University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Butler University were White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Butler University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Butler University conferred 42 bachelor’s completions in public relations, advertising, and applied communication, other in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
Butler University awarded 23 bachelor’s completions in sports communication in the most recent reporting year — 22% to women and 78% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (91%).
Butler University awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in organizational communication, general recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
Butler University conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in digital communication and media/multimedia in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (76%).
Butler University conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in journalism in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Butler University conferred 4 bachelor’s completions in communication and media studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Butler University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
