Below are the key facts about this program at IU Indianapolis. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates IU Indianapolis among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #325 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 325 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Indiana | 7 of 23 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 37 of 115 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & journalism at IU Indianapolis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 162 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
The communication & journalism field at IU Indianapolis covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 90 |
| Communication, General | 55 |
| Journalism | 21 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Indiana University-Indianapolis awarded 162 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
IU Indianapolis is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at IU Indianapolis report a median salary of $44,838 a year. This is lower than $67,436, the median for all majors at IU Indianapolis.
To complete a bachelor’s at IU Indianapolis, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $22,099 in student loans. This is lower than $23,394, the typical median for all majors at IU Indianapolis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,883 | $33,647 |
| Fees | $1,244 | $1,244 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 47% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at IU Indianapolis were White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Indianapolis with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Indiana University-Indianapolis conferred 2 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
IU Indianapolis is not currently ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a certificate degree in communication & journalism from IU Indianapolis identified as men.
The largest share of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at IU Indianapolis were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Indianapolis with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at IU Indianapolis. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 2 |