by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ATU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ATU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #817 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 817 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Arkansas | 7 of 10 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 153 of 204 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & journalism at ATU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Certificate | 20 |
| Master’s | 2 |
This communication & journalism area of study at ATU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 19 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 13 |
| Communication, General | 11 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Arkansas Tech University conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
ATU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at ATU report a median salary of $33,199 a year. This is below $39,613, the median for all majors at ATU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ATU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $23,875 in student loans. This is above $22,968, the typical median for all majors at ATU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,679 | $2,679 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at ATU are White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Arkansas Tech University handed out 20 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
ATU has not been ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of communication & journalism certificate degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at ATU are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ATU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 2 |
