by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Wake Forest University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Wake Forest University as a strong choice for communication & journalism, coming in at #21 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 21 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina | 2 of 24 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & journalism at Wake Forest University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 153 |
| Master’s | 9 |
This communication & journalism field at Wake Forest University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 162 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wake Forest University handed out 153 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Wake Forest University is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University earn a median of $60,234 a year. This is lower than $85,076, the median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Wake Forest University, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $22,250 in student loans. This is higher than $21,577, the typical median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,708 | $66,470 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Wake Forest University were White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 10 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Wake Forest University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 9 |
