by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at FAMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #25 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FAMU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #836 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 836 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Florida | 25 of 29 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 159 of 204 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at FAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
The communication & journalism field at FAMU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 40 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 28 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University handed out 68 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
FAMU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #25 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FAMU report a median salary of $36,346 a year. This is lower than $50,269, the median for all majors at FAMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FAMU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,009 in student loans. This is higher than $26,816, the typical median for all majors at FAMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,152 | $14,524 |
| Fees | $2,633 | $3,201 |
Find out more about FAMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 19% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at FAMU were Black or African American. Roughly 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
