Below are the key facts about this program at CCSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at CCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central Connecticut State University awarded 79 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
CCSU is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CCSU earn a median of $44,987 a year. This is below $68,811, the median for all majors at CCSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CCSU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $24,261 in student loans. This is lower than $24,316, the typical median for all majors at CCSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,052 | $6,052 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at CCSU were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CCSU conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
CCSU granted 26 bachelor’s completions in mass communication/media studies in the latest year of data — 15% to women and 85% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (65%).
CCSU conferred 10 bachelor’s completions in journalism in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CCSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |