by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how SOU compares to other colleges that offer communication & journalism.
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SOU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #675 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #147 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Oregon University awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SOU earn a median of $35,909 a year. This is below $49,045, the median for all majors at SOU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SOU, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $23,584 in student loans. This is below $24,981, the typical median for all majors at SOU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,045 | $29,295 |
| Fees | $2,592 | $2,592 |
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Among recent graduates, 49% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at SOU were White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at Southern Oregon University.
The communication & journalism program at SOU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 38 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 33 |