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The bachelor's program at Mercer was ranked #357 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #9 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 348 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 357 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercer University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mercer was $1,353 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,080 | $33,080 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,528 | $14,528 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,864 | $2,864 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mercer. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mercer are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Mercer 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 Mercer Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from Mercer in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Mercer University.
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 | 37 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 10 |
| Journalism | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 71 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 33 |
| English Language & Literature | 22 |
| History | 16 |
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