by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NAU highly for communication & journalism, placing at #304 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 304 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Arizona | 4 of 12 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region | 18 of 79 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 235 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
The communication & journalism field at NAU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University awarded 235 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
NAU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at NAU report a median salary of $46,557 a year. This is below $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NAU, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $21,249 in student loans. This is below $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
Find out more about NAU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 35% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Arizona University conferred 3 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
NAU is not currently ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a certificate degree in communication & journalism from NAU identified as women.
The largest share of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at NAU were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University 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 | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 7 |
