by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Marshall University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Marshall University as a strong choice for communication & journalism, ranked #843 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 843 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in West Virginia | 4 of 4 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 163 of 204 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at Marshall University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
This communication & journalism area of study at Marshall University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Marshall University handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Marshall University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Marshall University earn a median of $41,792 a year. This is below $62,090, the median for all majors at Marshall University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Marshall University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $26,662 in student loans. This is higher than $25,139, the typical median for all majors at Marshall University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,190 | $18,748 |
| Fees | $1,594 | $1,594 |
Learn more about Marshall University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Marshall University are White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
