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Colorado State was ranked #90 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communication & journalism majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 292 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 314 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Colorado State. This makes it the #106 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Colorado State paid an average of $1,553 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 292 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from Colorado State. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 212 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Colorado State 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 Colorado State Online Learning page.
Of the 29 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Journalism from Colorado State in 2021-2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
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 | 178 |
| Journalism | 134 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 509 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 351 |
| English Language & Literature | 108 |
| History | 91 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 55 |
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