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Communication & Journalism at Arkansas State University - Main Campus

113 Bachelor's Degrees
67 Master's Degrees
#268 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how A-State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication & journalism.

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Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at A-State

A-State Communication & Journalism Rankings

The bachelor's program at A-State was ranked #268 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools 94
Best Communication & Journalism Graduate Degree Schools 99
Best Communication & Journalism Schools 268
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 287

Popularity of Communication & Journalism at A-State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas State University - Main Campus handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 67 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from A-State. This makes it the #38 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communication & Journalism from A-State Cost?

$7,754 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

A-State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at A-State paid an average of $552 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $299 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,176 $13,248
Fees $578 $578
Books and Supplies $1,250 $1,250
On Campus Room and Board $11,100 $11,100
On Campus Other Expenses $6,122 $6,122

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A-State Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 113 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from A-State. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 23
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 72
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 6

Does A-State Offer an Online BA in Communication & Journalism?

If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. A-State does offer online classes in its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the A-State Online Learning page.

A-State Communication & Journalism Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 77 communication & journalism students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from A-State, about 29% were men and 71% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at A-State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a master's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 14
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 45
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 9

A-State Communication & Journalism Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Arkansas State University - Main Campus.

Communication & Journalism Majors

Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 97
Public Relations & Advertising 97
Communication & Media Studies 35
Journalism 3

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 777
Social Sciences 122
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 27
English Language & Literature 26
History 14

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