by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Pennsylvania State University - University Park compares to other colleges that offer communication & journalism.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awarded 807 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,368 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 547 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 91 |
| Other Races | 47 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a master’s degree in communication & journalism from Pennsylvania State University - University Park were women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 42% of communication & journalism doctoral degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
The communication & journalism program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 320 |
| Journalism | 251 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 176 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 148 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 4 |