Here is an overview of this program at UD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UD highly for communication & journalism, placing at #27 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 27 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Delaware | 1 of 4 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 8 of 180 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & journalism at UD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 192 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
This communication & journalism field at UD includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 202 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Delaware awarded 192 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UD is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UD report a median salary of $61,186 a year. This is lower than $69,282, the median for all majors at UD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UD, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UD are White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 141 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 13 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UD. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 41 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 4 |