by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how University of West Florida stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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University of West Florida ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism. In particular, it placed #574 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in Florida.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of West Florida conferred 88 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of West Florida go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,849 a year. This is below $50,198, the median for all majors at University of West Florida.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of West Florida, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is higher than $19,677, the typical median for all majors at University of West Florida.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,319 | $16,004 |
| Fees | $2,041 | $2,654 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of West Florida are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Florida with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Among recent graduates, 17% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at University of West Florida are White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Florida with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at University of West Florida.
The communication & journalism program at University of West Florida includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 88 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 18 |