by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Central Michigan University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & journalism.
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Central Michigan University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #537 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central Michigan University handed out 157 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University report a median salary of $45,535 a year. This is lower than $61,603, the median for all majors at Central Michigan University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Central Michigan University, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,873, the typical median for all majors at Central Michigan University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,750 | $15,030 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Central Michigan University are White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Central Michigan University were White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at Central Michigan University.
The communication & journalism program at Central Michigan University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 54 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 53 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 37 |
| Journalism | 22 |