Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Point Park University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & journalism.
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Point Park University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism. Specifically, it ranked #800 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #47 in Pennsylvania.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Point Park University awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Point Park University earn a median of $46,454 a year. This is higher than $42,106, the median for all majors at Point Park University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Point Park University, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,617 in student loans. This is below $28,323, the typical median for all majors at Point Park University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,870 | $37,650 |
| Fees | $1,920 | $1,920 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Point Park University were White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Park University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Point Park University are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Park University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at Point Park University.
This communication & journalism program at Point Park University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 25 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 16 |
| Journalism | 8 |