by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northwestern University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #18 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 18 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois | 2 of 29 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & journalism at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 310 |
| Master’s | 433 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Professional Certificate | 10 |
The communication & journalism field at Northwestern University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 675 |
| Communication, General | 88 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 310 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University report a median salary of $52,203 a year. This is below $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $16,806 in student loans. This is below $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 52 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Graduate study is also available at Northwestern University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
