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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, USC is in the top 1% of the country for communication & journalism students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 494.99999999999994 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 0% over the previous year when 493 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 395 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from USC. This makes it the #2 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #4 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 USC paid an average of $2,244 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 | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 495 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from USC. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89 |
| White | 207 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 61 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Online degrees for the USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 487 students earned a master's degree in communication & journalism from USC. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 101 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 140 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Southern California.
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 | 585 |
| Journalism | 180 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 178 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 56 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 986 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 117 |
| History | 97 |
| English Language & Literature | 87 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 77 |
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