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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication & journalism majors, UPenn came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 8 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UPenn. This makes it the #158 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of communication & journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
Of the 10 communication & journalism students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UPenn, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Pennsylvania.
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 | 84 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 644 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 215 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 124 |
| English Language & Literature | 122 |
| History | 102 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
