by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Butler University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Butler University as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #311 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 311 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Indiana | 6 of 23 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 35 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at Butler University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 115 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
This communication & journalism field at Butler University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 110 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 17 |
| Journalism | 12 |
| Communication, General | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Butler University awarded 115 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Butler University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Butler University earn a median of $46,663 a year. This is lower than $73,390, the median for all majors at Butler University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Butler University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $26,176 in student loans. This is higher than $25,351, the typical median for all majors at Butler University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,410 | $46,570 |
| Fees | $990 | $990 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 43% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Butler University were White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Butler University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Butler University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 7 |
