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Fairfield U is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #58 out of 596 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 58 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Fairfield U. This makes it the #284 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Part-time undergraduates at Fairfield U paid an average of $855 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $55,510 | $55,510 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,400 | $17,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,005 | $2,005 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from Fairfield U. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fairfield U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Fairfield U 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 Fairfield U Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Journalism from Fairfield U in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairfield University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Fairfield 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 | 64 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 8 |
| Journalism | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 101 |
| English Language & Literature | 35 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 16 |
| History | 11 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 7 |
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