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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication & journalism majors, Boston U came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 722 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 734 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 297 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Boston U. This makes it the #5 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2021, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Boston University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 722 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from Boston U. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 69 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
| White | 326 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 178 |
| Other Races | 47 |
Of the 297 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from Boston U in 2021, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 180 |
| Other Races | 8 |
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 | 456 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 286 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 148 |
| Journalism | 132 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,064 |
| English Language & Literature | 124 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 101 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 74 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 57 |
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