Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how JCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & journalism.
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JCU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism. In particular, it placed #182 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Ohio.
In the most recent year for which we have data, John Carroll University awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,079 a year. This is below $59,717, the median for all majors at JCU.
To complete a bachelor’s at JCU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,131, the typical median for all majors at JCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,740 | $48,700 |
| Fees | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at JCU were White. Roughly 98% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from John Carroll University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at John Carroll University.
The communication & journalism program at JCU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 41 |