by our College Data Analytics TeamCommunication & Journalism is a program of study at Parkland College. The school offers an associate degree in the area. Here, you’ll find out more about the major associate degree program in communication and journalism, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Parkland College was $509 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $364 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,905 | $15,255 |
| Fees | $675 | $675 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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Parkland College does not offer an online option for its communication and journalism associate degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Parkland College Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in communication and journalism in 2019-2020, 37.5% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 55.6%.
Of those graduates who received an associate degree in communication and journalism at Parkland College in 2019-2020, 50.0% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 61%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 8 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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