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USF Tampa was ranked #87 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 Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 575 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 559 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 44 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from USF Tampa. This makes it the #55 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #26 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 USF Tampa paid an average of $577 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $214 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,595 | $13,595 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,850 | $4,850 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 575 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 71 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 124 |
| White | 283 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 32 |
USF Tampa does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USF Tampa Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a master's degree in communication & journalism from USF Tampa. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
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 | 346 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 234 |
| Journalism | 17 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,189 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 416 |
| English Language & Literature | 180 |
| History | 118 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 75 |
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