by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for communication & journalism, ranked #35 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 35 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Indiana | 1 of 23 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 115 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 121 |
| Master’s | 78 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 35 |
This communication & journalism field at Purdue-West Lafayette includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 243 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 121 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,856 a year. This is below $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
To complete a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $18,500 in student loans. This is below $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 78 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 35 |
