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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #8 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 175 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 177 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 353 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 340 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from FAU. This makes it the #189 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FAU paid an average of $722 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $203 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
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Of the 353 communication & journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from FAU, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100 |
| White | 166 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 20 |
FAU does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FAU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 communication & journalism majors earned their master's degree from FAU. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Florida Atlantic University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 223 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 144 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 379 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 372 |
| English Language & Literature | 99 |
| History | 44 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 34 |
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