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Communication & Journalism at Temple University

632 Bachelor's Degrees
81 Master's Degrees
8 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Temple ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication & journalism.

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Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at Temple

Temple Communication & Journalism Rankings

Temple is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #50 out of 596 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Graduate Certificate Schools 3
Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools 10
Best Communication & Journalism Graduate Degree Schools 11
Best Communication & Journalism Schools 50
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 51

Popularity of Communication & Journalism at Temple

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Temple University handed out 632 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 725 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 81 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Temple. This makes it the #31 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communication & Journalism from Temple Cost?

$21,991 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$45,548 Average Student Debt

Temple Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Temple paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $833 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $21,023 $36,280
Fees $968 $968
Books and Supplies $1,240 $1,240
On Campus Room and Board $16,968 $16,968
On Campus Other Expenses $4,466 $4,466

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Temple Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 632 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from Temple. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 30
Black or African American 75
Hispanic or Latino 39
White 419
Non-Resident Aliens 14
Other Races 55

Does Temple Offer an Online BA in Communication & Journalism?

If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Temple offers online option in its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Temple Online Learning page.

Temple Communication & Journalism Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 communication & journalism majors earned their master's degree from Temple. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a master's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 15
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 38
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 12

Communication & Journalism Student Diversity at Temple

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Temple University.

Communication & Journalism Majors

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 285
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 238
Communication & Media Studies 133
Journalism 79

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 322
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 112
English Language & Literature 101
History 49
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 41

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