by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #48 out of 61 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GCU as a strong choice for communication & journalism, coming in at #700 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 700 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Arizona | 11 of 12 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region | 60 of 79 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & journalism at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 307 |
| Master’s | 112 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This communication & journalism field at GCU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 412 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Canyon University handed out 307 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
GCU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #48 out of 61 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 48 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 603 |
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GCU report a median salary of $36,765 a year. This is below $65,272, the median for all majors at GCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GCU, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $26,050 in student loans. This is lower than $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
Learn more about GCU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 185 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 31 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at GCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 112 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
