by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how SPU stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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SPU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism. In particular, it placed #215 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #53 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Seattle Pacific University awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SPU report a median salary of $53,580 a year. This is below $72,555, the median for all majors at SPU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SPU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,188, the typical median for all majors at SPU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,100 | $39,492 |
| Fees | $915 | $915 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at SPU were White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at Seattle Pacific University.
This communication & journalism program at SPU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 22 |
| Journalism | 2 |