Below are the key facts about this program at Aurora University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Aurora University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #437 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 437 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois | 17 of 29 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 52 of 115 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at Aurora University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
The communication & journalism area of study at Aurora University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, Aurora University conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Aurora University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Aurora University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,651 a year. This is lower than $56,326, the median for all majors at Aurora University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Aurora University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $23,262 in student loans. This is lower than $24,507, the typical median for all majors at Aurora University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,400 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Aurora University are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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