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The bachelor's program at IUPUI was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #6 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 173 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 175 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 185 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from IUPUI. This makes it the #100 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IUPUI was $1,084 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,241 | $32,509 |
| Fees | $1,208 | $1,208 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,010 | $13,010 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,536 | $2,536 |
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Of the 185 communication & journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from IUPUI, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IUPUI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the IUPUI 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 IUPUI Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students earned a master's degree in communication & journalism from IUPUI. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IUPUI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
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 |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 91 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 71 |
| Journalism | 40 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 191 |
| Social Sciences | 142 |
| English Language & Literature | 80 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 34 |
| History | 31 |
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