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. See how Suffolk University stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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Suffolk University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism. In particular, it placed #468 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #21 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Suffolk University conferred 94 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Suffolk University earn a median of $56,527 a year. This is lower than $72,013, the median for all majors at Suffolk University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Suffolk University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,670, the typical median for all majors at Suffolk University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,242 | $46,954 |
| Fees | $596 | $596 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Suffolk University were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Suffolk University were Non-Resident Alien. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Suffolk University.
The communication & journalism program at Suffolk University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 70 |
| Journalism | 26 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 14 |