by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northwestern University stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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Northwestern University is in the top 1% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 310 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University report a median salary of $52,203 a year. This is below $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $16,806 in student loans. This is below $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 52 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 32 |
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 156 |
| Other Races | 102 |
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of communication & journalism doctoral degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at Northwestern University.
This communication & journalism program at Northwestern University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 675 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 88 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 9 |