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Texas Tech was ranked #76 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communication & journalism majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 690 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 664 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 132 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Texas Tech. This makes it the #17 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas Tech was $718 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,460 | $10,460 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,510 | $4,510 |
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The communication & journalism program at Texas Tech awarded 690 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 175 |
| White | 419 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 36 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech Online Learning page.
Of the 108 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Journalism from Texas Tech in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Texas Tech 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 | 403 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 289 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 152 |
| Journalism | 38 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 646 |
| Social Sciences | 354 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 231 |
| English Language & Literature | 113 |
| History | 92 |
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