by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NKU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NKU as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #574 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 574 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Kentucky | 6 of 16 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 91 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & journalism at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 131 |
| Master’s | 6 |
The communication & journalism field at NKU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 63 |
| Journalism | 54 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 20 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 131 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
NKU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,050 a year. This is below $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NKU, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $25,116 in student loans. This is below $25,762, the typical median for all majors at NKU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,008 | $21,528 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU were White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NKU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 6 |
