by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Wilkes. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #23 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Wilkes highly for communication & journalism, ranked #375 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 375 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Pennsylvania | 24 of 52 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 93 of 180 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at Wilkes, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
The communication & journalism area of study at Wilkes includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 13 |
| Communication, General | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wilkes University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Wilkes holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #23 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Wilkes earn a median of $49,620 a year. This is below $70,330, the median for all majors at Wilkes.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Wilkes, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,618, the typical median for all majors at Wilkes.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,994 | $41,518 |
| Fees | $1,978 | $1,978 |
Learn more about Wilkes tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Wilkes were White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilkes University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
