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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 204 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 257 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from VCU. This makes it the #367 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VCU was $1,198 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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Of the 204 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from VCU in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
VCU 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 VCU Online Learning page.
The communication & journalism program at VCU awarded 17 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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 | 221 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 365 |
| English Language & Literature | 133 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 70 |
| History | 53 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 40 |
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