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Elon is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #42 out of 596 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 42 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Elon University handed out 354 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 299 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Elon. This makes it the #137 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Elon paid an average of $1,402 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,029 | $44,029 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,478 | $14,478 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 354 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from Elon. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elon University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 297 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Elon 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 Elon Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in communication & journalism from Elon. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elon University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| 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 Elon 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 | 176 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 121 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 38 |
| Journalism | 33 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 149 |
| English Language & Literature | 32 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 15 |
| History | 15 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 11 |
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