by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Elon University stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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Elon University is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #58 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Elon University awarded 332 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Elon University report a median salary of $58,922 a year. This is below $66,004, the median for all majors at Elon University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Elon University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $21,774 in student loans. This is above $21,714, the typical median for all majors at Elon University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,218 | $46,451 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Elon University were White. Roughly 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elon University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 288 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Elon University are Black or African American. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elon University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Elon University.
The communication & journalism program at Elon University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 136 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 131 |
| Journalism | 45 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 32 |