by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at HPU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at HPU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 86 |
| Master’s | 129 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, High Point University awarded 86 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
HPU is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at HPU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $23,785, the typical median for all majors at HPU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,628 | $39,714 |
| Fees | $5,598 | $5,598 |
Read more about HPU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at HPU were White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from High Point University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
HPU granted 46 bachelor’s degrees in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).
HPU conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in journalism in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (93%).
HPU granted 15 bachelor’s completions in digital communication and media/multimedia in the latest year of data — 53% to women and 47% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
HPU awarded 10 bachelor’s completions in sports communication in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at HPU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 129 |