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Communication & Journalism at University of Denver

119 Bachelor's Degrees
160 Master's Degrees
5 Doctor's Degrees
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how DU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication & journalism.

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Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at DU

DU Communication & Journalism Rankings

DU is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #57 out of 596 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Graduate Certificate Schools 7
Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools 11
Best Communication & Journalism Graduate Degree Schools 12
Best Communication & Journalism Schools 57
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 78

Popularity of Communication & Journalism at DU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Denver handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 160 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from DU. This makes it the #12 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.

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

$59,340 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

DU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at DU paid an average of $1,612 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 $58,032 $58,032
Fees $1,308 $1,308
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000
On Campus Room and Board $17,049 $17,049
On Campus Other Expenses $3,147 $3,147

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DU Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 119 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from DU in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 14
White 89
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 8

Does DU Offer an Online BA in Communication & Journalism?

Online degrees for the DU 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 DU Online Learning page.

DU Communication & Journalism Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 155 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from DU in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at DU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 26
White 92
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 15

DU Communication & Journalism Students

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

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
Communication & Media Studies 289
Journalism 12
Communication & Journalism (Other) 6

Majors Similar to Communication & Journalism

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 511
English Language & Literature 124
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 63
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33
Philosophy & Religious Studies 20

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