by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Auburn University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Auburn University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #101 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 101 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Alabama | 1 of 16 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 20 of 204 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at Auburn University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 268 |
| Master’s | 13 |
This communication & journalism field at Auburn University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 127 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 110 |
| Journalism | 44 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Auburn University conferred 268 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Auburn University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Auburn University earn a median of $51,940 a year. This is below $71,277, the median for all majors at Auburn University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Auburn University, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $21,475 in student loans. This is below $22,803, the typical median for all majors at Auburn University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $33,048 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Auburn University are White. Roughly 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 232 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at Auburn University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 13 |
