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The communication & journalism major at Penn State Altoona is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Communication & Journalism. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Penn State Altoona was $1,088 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $641 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,388 | $26,112 |
| Fees | $556 | $556 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,820 | $13,820 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,788 | $4,788 |
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The communication & journalism program at Penn State Altoona awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 80% of these degrees went to men with the other 20% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University - Altoona with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Penn State Altoona does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Penn State Altoona Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Pennsylvania State University - Altoona.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 15 |
| English Language & Literature | 11 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 5 |
| Social Sciences | 5 |
| History | 3 |
