by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SHU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHU as a strong choice for communication & journalism, coming in at #356 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 356 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Connecticut | 6 of 13 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the New England Region | 24 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 98 |
| Master’s | 60 |
The communication & journalism area of study at SHU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, Sacred Heart University awarded 98 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
SHU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,033 a year. This is lower than $72,743, the median for all majors at SHU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SHU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,399 in student loans. This is above $25,811, the typical median for all majors at SHU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU are White. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at SHU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 60 |
