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Emerson was ranked #78 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 #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emerson College handed out 189 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 207 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 111 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Emerson. This makes it the #24 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 Emerson was $1,682 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,824 | $53,824 |
| Fees | $992 | $992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,310 | $20,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,710 | $3,710 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 189 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from Emerson. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Emerson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Emerson 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 Emerson Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 108 communication & journalism majors earned their master's degree from Emerson. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Emerson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Emerson College.
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 |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 121 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 68 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 60 |
| Publishing | 42 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 185 |
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