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KU is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #40 out of 596 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 337 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 387 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from KU. This makes it the #54 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of communication & journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 267 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at KU. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the KU Online Learning page.
Of the 42 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from KU in 2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Kansas.
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 |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 242 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 145 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 31 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 284 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 260 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 136 |
| English Language & Literature | 92 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 78 |
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