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Ithaca is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #41 out of 596 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ithaca College handed out 322 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 328 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Ithaca. This makes it the #284 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Part-time undergraduates at Ithaca paid an average of $1,685 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,070 | $50,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,030 | $16,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,326 | $1,326 |
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The communication & journalism program at Ithaca awarded 322 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ithaca College with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 233 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Ithaca 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 Ithaca Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in communication & journalism from Ithaca. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ithaca College with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Ithaca College.
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 | 153 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 142 |
| Journalism | 31 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 69 |
| English Language & Literature | 53 |
| History | 16 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 4 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 4 |
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