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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #371 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #4 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Howard University handed out 188 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 53% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Howard University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 188 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from Howard. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 86% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 161 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 115 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 73 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 209 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 37 |
| English Language & Literature | 27 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 20 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 12 |
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