by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at PLU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #54 out of 88 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, PLU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #276 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 276 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Region | 64 of 178 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at PLU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
The communication & journalism field at PLU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
PLU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #54 out of 88 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 54 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 255 |
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at PLU earn a median of $56,775 a year. This is lower than $64,629, the median for all majors at PLU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at PLU, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $25,499 in student loans. This is above $23,675, the typical median for all majors at PLU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,816 | $50,096 |
| Fees | $820 | $820 |
Find out more about PLU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at PLU were White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
