by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Valpo. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Valpo among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Indiana | 8 of 23 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 45 of 109 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at Valpo, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 1 |
This communication & journalism field at Valpo covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 18 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 9 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Valparaiso University handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Valpo is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 8 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 45 |
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Valpo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,106 a year. This is below $66,064, the median for all majors at Valpo.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Valpo, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,724, the typical median for all majors at Valpo.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,400 | $46,940 |
| Fees | $1,510 | $1,510 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Valpo were White. Approximately 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at Valpo. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 1 |
