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UDayton was ranked #71 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 #4 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Dayton handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 153 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UDayton. This makes it the #181 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Part-time undergraduates at UDayton paid an average of $1,740 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,600 | $47,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,640 | $15,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,025 | $3,025 |
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Of the 141 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication & journalism from UDayton in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Dayton with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UDayton 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 UDayton Online Learning page.
The communication & journalism program at UDayton awarded 5 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UDayton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Dayton with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Dayton.
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 | 146 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 93 |
| English Language & Literature | 31 |
| History | 20 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 19 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 13 |
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