by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at FIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FIU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #192 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 192 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Florida | 7 of 29 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 41 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 610 |
| Master’s | 93 |
The communication & journalism area of study at FIU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 334 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 210 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 159 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida International University awarded 610 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
FIU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,022 a year. This is lower than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FIU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $13,727 in student loans. This is lower than $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 78 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 400 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 42 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Graduate study is also available at FIU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 93 |
