by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at VCU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU highly for communication & journalism, ranked #187 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 187 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Virginia | 8 of 24 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 39 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 180 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
This communication & journalism field at VCU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 204 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 180 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
VCU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,603 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
To complete a bachelor’s at VCU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $24,000 in student loans. This is above $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at VCU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 9 |
