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Communication & Journalism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

91 Bachelor's Degrees
7 Master's Degrees
7 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how IUP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication & journalism.

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Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at IUP

IUP Communication & Journalism Rankings

The bachelor's program at IUP was ranked #350 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #21 in Pennsylvania.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 335
Best Communication & Journalism Schools 350

Popularity of Communication & Journalism at IUP

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from IUP. This makes it the #245 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communication & Journalism from IUP Cost?

$11,380 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$27,066 Average Student Debt

IUP Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IUP was $463 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,716 $11,200
Fees $3,664 $5,097
Books and Supplies $1,100 $1,100
On Campus Room and Board $12,802 $12,802
On Campus Other Expenses $2,080 $2,080

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IUP Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from IUP. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 18
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 65
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does IUP Offer an Online BA in Communication & Journalism?

IUP 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 IUP Online Learning page.

IUP Communication & Journalism Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 communication & journalism majors earned their master's degree from IUP. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IUP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a master's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 8
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Communication & Journalism Student Diversity at IUP

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.

Communication & Journalism Majors

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 85
Journalism 14
Public Relations & Advertising 8
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 2

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 324
English Language & Literature 76
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 59
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 37
History 17

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