by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northern Michigan University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #19 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northern Michigan University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #835 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 835 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Michigan | 20 of 22 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 109 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at Northern Michigan University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
This communication & journalism field at Northern Michigan University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 12 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 11 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Michigan University awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Northern Michigan University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #19 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University report a median salary of $39,602 a year. This is lower than $45,526, the median for all majors at Northern Michigan University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Michigan University, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $22,752, the typical median for all majors at Northern Michigan University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,352 | $18,996 |
| Fees | $948 | $948 |
Find out more about Northern Michigan University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Michigan University are White. Roughly 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
