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The bachelor's program at ATU was ranked #542 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #6 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 520 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 542 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas Tech University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from ATU. This makes it the #284 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ATU was $500 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $250 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,995 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,513 | $2,513 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,852 | $9,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,094 | $4,094 |
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Of the 39 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from ATU in 2021-2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
ATU does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ATU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 communication & journalism majors earned their master's degree from ATU. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Arkansas Tech University.
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 |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 20 |
| Journalism | 19 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 1,103 |
| Social Sciences | 39 |
| English Language & Literature | 27 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 21 |
| History | 21 |
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