by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cleveland State University stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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Cleveland State University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism. Specifically, it ranked #819 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #24 in Ohio.
During the most recent reporting year, Cleveland State University handed out 118 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cleveland State University earn a median of $40,402 a year. This is lower than $56,516, the median for all majors at Cleveland State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cleveland State University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $27,125 in student loans. This is above $26,336, the typical median for all majors at Cleveland State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,600 | $18,392 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Cleveland State University are White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Cleveland State University were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland State University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at Cleveland State University.
The communication & journalism program at Cleveland State University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 67 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 55 |