by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how TSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & journalism.
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TSU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism. Specifically, it ranked #917 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #49 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas Southern University handed out 102 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from TSU report a median salary of $34,293 a year. This is below $56,361, the median for all majors at TSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at TSU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $36,094 in student loans. This is higher than $35,330, the typical median for all majors at TSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,437 | $19,737 |
| Fees | $1,696 | $1,736 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 TSU were Black or African American. Approximately 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Southern University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 96 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at TSU were Black or African American. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Southern University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at Texas Southern University.
The communication & journalism program at TSU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 57 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 40 |
| Journalism | 25 |