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The bachelor's program at PFW was ranked #497 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #15 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 474 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 497 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from PFW. This makes it the #264 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at PFW paid an average of $741 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,049 | $21,015 |
| Fees | $1,205 | $1,205 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,940 | $2,940 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,332 | $10,332 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,776 | $3,776 |
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Of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication & journalism from PFW in 2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
PFW 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 PFW Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from PFW in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
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 | 36 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 75 |
| Social Sciences | 34 |
| English Language & Literature | 29 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 16 |
| History | 16 |
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