by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & journalism.
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SU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #396 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Southwestern University conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at SU report a median salary of $47,630 a year. This is below $71,278, the median for all majors at SU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SU, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $24,975, the typical median for all majors at SU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,800 | $53,288 |
| Fees | $325 | $325 |
Find out more about SU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at SU were White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwestern University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at Southwestern University.
The communication & journalism program at SU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 17 |