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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #16 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 134 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 136 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of San Diego handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USD paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,690 | $55,690 |
| Fees | $754 | $754 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,084 | $18,084 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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Of the 74 communication & journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USD, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the USD 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 USD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of San Diego.
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 | 74 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 193 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 26 |
| English Language & Literature | 25 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19 |
| History | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
