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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #258 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #13 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 256 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 258 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 162 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 202 degrees were handed out.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FGCU paid an average of $744 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $140 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,191 | $22,328 |
| Fees | $1,927 | $2,834 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,914 | $10,914 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,500 | $5,500 |
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Of the 162 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication & journalism from FGCU in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
FGCU 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 FGCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Florida Gulf Coast 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 | 142 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 250 |
| Social Sciences | 83 |
| English Language & Literature | 51 |
| History | 24 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 13 |
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