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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication & journalism majors, Syracuse came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 585 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 581 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 299 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Syracuse. This makes it the #4 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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Part-time undergraduates at Syracuse paid an average of $2,669 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $61,310 | $61,310 |
| Fees | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,444 | $18,444 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,952 | $1,952 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of communication & journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Syracuse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 400 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 35 |
Online degrees for the Syracuse 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 Syracuse Online Learning page.
Of the 287 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from Syracuse in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Syracuse 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 |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 358 |
| Journalism | 193 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 169 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 157 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 721 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 117 |
| English Language & Literature | 71 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 54 |
| History | 50 |
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