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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #153 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #6 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 762 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 789 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 111 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from FIU. This makes it the #24 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $206 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 762 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from FIU. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 100 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 536 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 42 |
| Other Races | 13 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. FIU does offer online classes in its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FIU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 132 students earned a master's degree in communication & journalism from FIU. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Florida International 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 | 545 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 287 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 62 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 934 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 400 |
| English Language & Literature | 208 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 108 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 93 |
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