by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of South Florida USF stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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University of South Florida USF is in the top 15% of the country for communication & journalism. In particular, it placed #153 out of 749 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Florida handed out 499 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Florida USF report a median salary of $43,325 a year. This is lower than $58,776, the median for all majors at University of South Florida USF.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of South Florida USF, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $18,791 in student loans. This is below $21,829, the typical median for all majors at University of South Florida USF.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
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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 University of South Florida USF were White. Approximately 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 116 |
| White | 254 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Among recent graduates, 21% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at University of South Florida USF were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in communication & journalism from University of South Florida USF were women.
The majority of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at University of South Florida USF are Asian. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida with a doctoral in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at University of South Florida.
This communication & journalism program at University of South Florida USF offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 291 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 176 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 51 |
| Journalism | 11 |