by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BYU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BYU highly for communication & journalism, ranked #97 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 97 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Utah | 2 of 10 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 3 of 30 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at BYU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 356 |
| Master’s | 12 |
The communication & journalism field at BYU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 189 |
| Communication, General | 80 |
| Journalism | 54 |
| Publishing | 45 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brigham Young University conferred 356 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
BYU is in the top 15% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BYU report a median salary of $54,788 a year. This is below $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BYU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $16,486 in student loans. This is higher than $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 284 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Graduate study is also available at BYU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 12 |
