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DePaul was ranked #66 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 Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, DePaul University handed out 324 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 392 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 63 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from DePaul. This makes it the #40 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 DePaul was $758 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,379 | $43,379 |
| Fees | $795 | $795 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,468 | $18,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,766 | $2,766 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 324 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from DePaul. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DePaul are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 197 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 21 |
DePaul 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 DePaul Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of communication & journalism master's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at DePaul are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at DePaul 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 |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 193 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 132 |
| Journalism | 55 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 304 |
| English Language & Literature | 94 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 90 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 37 |
| History | 31 |
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