by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how IPFW stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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IPFW holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism. In particular, it placed #690 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Indiana.
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from IPFW report a median salary of $41,909 a year. This is lower than $53,873, the median for all majors at IPFW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at IPFW, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $25,289 in student loans. This is above $23,846, the typical median for all majors at IPFW.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,703 | $21,646 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,241 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at IPFW are White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at IPFW are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
The communication & journalism program at IPFW includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 26 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 1 |