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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #287 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 278 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 287 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from NKU. This makes it the #228 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NKU paid an average of $879 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $438 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,512 | $21,096 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,660 | $11,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 128 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from NKU. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
NKU 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 NKU Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from NKU in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 Northern Kentucky 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 | 69 |
| Journalism | 39 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 27 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 103 |
| English Language & Literature | 56 |
| Social Sciences | 53 |
| History | 42 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 16 |
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