by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how PLU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & journalism.
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PLU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism. Specifically, it ranked #241 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #59 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at PLU earn a median of $56,775 a year. This is lower than $64,629, the median for all majors at PLU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at PLU, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $25,499 in student loans. This is above $23,675, the typical median for all majors at PLU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,816 | $50,096 |
| Fees | $820 | $820 |
Find out more about PLU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at PLU were White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
This communication & journalism program at PLU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 27 |