by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Elon University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Elon University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #65 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 65 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina | 3 of 24 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at Elon University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 332 |
| Master’s | 12 |
The communication & journalism field at Elon 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 | 136 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 131 |
| Journalism | 45 |
| Communication, General | 32 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Elon University handed out 332 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Elon University is in the top 15% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Elon University report a median salary of $58,922 a year. This is below $66,004, the median for all majors at Elon University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Elon University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $21,774 in student loans. This is above $21,714, the typical median for all majors at Elon University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,218 | $46,451 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Elon University were White. Roughly 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elon University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 288 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at Elon University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 12 |
