by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at IPFW. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks IPFW among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #715 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 715 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Indiana | 16 of 23 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 95 of 115 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at IPFW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The communication & journalism field at IPFW breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 26 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
IPFW is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from IPFW report a median salary of $41,909 a year. This is lower than $53,873, the median for all majors at IPFW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at IPFW, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $25,289 in student loans. This is above $23,846, the typical median for all majors at IPFW.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,703 | $21,646 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,241 |
Learn more about IPFW tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 38% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at IPFW are White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at IPFW. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 1 |
