by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northeastern University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northeastern University as a strong choice for communication & journalism, coming in at #57 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 57 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 31 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the New England Region | 6 of 62 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 159 |
| Master’s | 31 |
The communication & journalism field at Northeastern University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 114 |
| Journalism | 52 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 13 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern University awarded 159 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Northeastern University is in the top 15% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University earn a median of $65,489 a year. This is lower than $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northeastern University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $23,782 in student loans. This is below $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Graduate study is also available at Northeastern University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 31 |
