by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at U of Colorado. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, U of Colorado as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #55 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 55 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Colorado | 1 of 13 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 of 30 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & journalism at U of Colorado, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 723 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 28 |
The communication & journalism area of study at U of Colorado includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 379 |
| Communication, General | 220 |
| Journalism | 98 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 74 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Colorado Boulder awarded 723 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
U of Colorado is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from U of Colorado earn a median of $59,059 a year. This is lower than $71,162, the median for all majors at U of Colorado.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at U of Colorado, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $17,561 in student loans. This is lower than $20,170, the typical median for all majors at U of Colorado.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,728 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $1,704 | $1,758 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Colorado are White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 561 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 37 |
Graduate study is also available at U of Colorado. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 28 |
