by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at FAU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FAU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #260 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 260 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Florida | 10 of 29 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 50 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & journalism at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 385 |
| Master’s | 13 |
The communication & journalism field at FAU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 250 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 148 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University conferred 385 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
FAU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,814 a year. This is lower than $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FAU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $18,996 in student loans. This is lower than $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are White. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 |
| White | 190 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 22 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 13 |
