by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Emerson. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Emerson highly for communication & journalism, placing at #185 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 185 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Massachusetts | 8 of 31 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 62 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & journalism at Emerson, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 174 |
| Master’s | 108 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This communication & journalism field at Emerson includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 88 |
| Journalism | 79 |
| Communication, General | 67 |
| Publishing | 39 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Emerson College awarded 174 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Emerson holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Emerson earn a median of $56,783 a year. This is above $50,784, the median for all majors at Emerson.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Emerson, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $24,386 in student loans. This is below $24,813, the typical median for all majors at Emerson.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,264 | $56,032 |
| Fees | $1,024 | $1,024 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Emerson are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 42 |
| Other Races | 16 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Emerson. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 108 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 1 |
