by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Mercer University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Mercer University as a strong choice for communication & journalism, coming in at #281 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 281 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Georgia | 3 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 52 of 204 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & journalism at Mercer University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
This communication & journalism field at Mercer University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 35 |
| Journalism | 10 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mercer University awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Mercer University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mercer University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,962 a year. This is below $71,060, the median for all majors at Mercer University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Mercer University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $26,495 in student loans. This is below $32,463, the typical median for all majors at Mercer University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,446 | $31,265 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Mercer University were White. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
