by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SCU highly for communication & journalism, placing at #40 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 40 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in California | 9 of 145 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at SCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 120 |
This communication & journalism field at SCU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 120 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Santa Clara University conferred 120 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
SCU is in the top 15% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SCU report a median salary of $71,818 a year. This is lower than $110,779, the median for all majors at SCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SCU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $18,500 in student loans. This is lower than $20,351, the typical median for all majors at SCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,224 | $60,639 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
Learn more about SCU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at SCU are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 11 |
