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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication & journalism majors, IU Bloomington came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 560 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 565 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #128 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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The communication & journalism program at IU Bloomington awarded 560 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 408 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 42 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Online degrees for the IU Bloomington communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from IU Bloomington in 2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
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 | 458 |
| Journalism | 121 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 435 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 229 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 189 |
| English Language & Literature | 82 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 74 |
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