by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue Northwest. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #21 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue Northwest highly for communication & journalism, coming in at #834 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 834 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Indiana | 21 of 23 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 108 of 115 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & journalism at Purdue Northwest, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 7 |
This communication & journalism field at Purdue Northwest includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 59 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University Northwest conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Purdue Northwest holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #21 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Purdue Northwest report a median salary of $34,462 a year. This is lower than $63,767, the median for all majors at Purdue Northwest.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Purdue Northwest, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $28,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,083, the typical median for all majors at Purdue Northwest.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,268 | $14,683 |
| Fees | $821 | $821 |
Read more about Purdue Northwest tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue Northwest were White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Purdue Northwest. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 7 |
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