by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CCSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CCSU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #489 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 489 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Connecticut | 8 of 13 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the New England Region | 42 of 62 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at CCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This communication & journalism area of study at CCSU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 52 |
| Communication, General | 26 |
| Journalism | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central Connecticut State University awarded 79 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
CCSU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CCSU earn a median of $44,987 a year. This is below $68,811, the median for all majors at CCSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CCSU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $24,261 in student loans. This is lower than $24,316, the typical median for all majors at CCSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,052 | $6,052 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at CCSU were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CCSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 1 |
