by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Howard ranks in comparison to other schools with other communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #8 on College Factual's Best Schools for other communications list. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Howard University handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism (other). This is an increase of 59% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of other communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Howard is $25,878. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,432 for all other communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Howard, other communications students borrow a median amount of $87,340 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $42,458 for all other communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the other communications program at Howard is $1,027 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Howard paid an average of $1,370 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,878 | $32,878 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,474 | $16,474 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,452 | $3,452 |
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Of the 116 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism (Other) from Howard in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 91% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor's in other communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Howard other communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Howard Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other communications majors at Howard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 80 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 4 |
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