by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Fairfield University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Fairfield University highly for communication & journalism, coming in at #106 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 106 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Connecticut | 3 of 13 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the New England Region | 11 of 62 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at Fairfield University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Master’s | 3 |
This communication & journalism area of study at Fairfield University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 75 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 16 |
| Journalism | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fairfield University conferred 95 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Fairfield University is in the top 15% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University earn a median of $63,356 a year. This is below $88,101, the median for all majors at Fairfield University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Fairfield University, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,687, the typical median for all majors at Fairfield University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $57,450 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairfield University are White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Fairfield University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 3 |
