by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Texas State. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Texas State highly for communication & journalism, placing at #285 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 285 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas | 11 of 50 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region | 17 of 79 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & journalism at Texas State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 639 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This communication & journalism field at Texas State covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 295 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 175 |
| Communication, General | 151 |
| Journalism | 39 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas State University awarded 639 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Texas State is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Texas State earn a median of $47,160 a year. This is below $55,350, the median for all majors at Texas State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Texas State, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $22,180 in student loans. This is below $23,653, the typical median for all majors at Texas State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,086 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas State are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 230 |
| White | 291 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 55 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Texas State. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 3 |
