by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at TROY. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks TROY as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #515 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 515 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Alabama | 6 of 16 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 84 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at TROY, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 41 |
The communication & journalism area of study at TROY includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 41 |
| Communication, General | 32 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 19 |
| Journalism | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Troy University conferred 56 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
TROY is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at TROY report a median salary of $39,582 a year. This is below $52,344, the median for all majors at TROY.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at TROY, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $24,625 in student loans. This is lower than $26,931, the typical median for all majors at TROY.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,312 | $20,352 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at TROY were White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Troy University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at TROY. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 41 |
