by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Central Michigan University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Central Michigan University as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #495 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 495 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Michigan | 9 of 22 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 57 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at Central Michigan University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 157 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 7 |
This communication & journalism area of study at Central Michigan University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 54 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 53 |
| Communication, General | 37 |
| Journalism | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central Michigan University handed out 157 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Central Michigan University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University report a median salary of $45,535 a year. This is lower than $61,603, the median for all majors at Central Michigan University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Central Michigan University, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,873, the typical median for all majors at Central Michigan University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,750 | $15,030 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Central Michigan University are White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central Michigan University handed out 2 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
Central Michigan University is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a certificate degree in communication & journalism from Central Michigan University identified as women.
The largest share of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at Central Michigan University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Central Michigan University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 7 |
