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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.
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.
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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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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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
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 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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