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Purdue is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #32 out of 596 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 151 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 186 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Purdue. This makes it the #10 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Of the 151 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from Purdue in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 194 communication & journalism majors earned their master's degree from Purdue. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
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 | 445 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 511 |
| English Language & Literature | 134 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 126 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 90 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 63 |
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