Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg BA in Communication & Journalism
Communication & Journalism is a program of study at Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg. The school offers a bachelor’s degree in the area. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in communication and journalism, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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Rankings for the Penn State Harrisburg BA in Communication & Journalism
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at Penn State Harrisburg was ranked #311 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication and journalism list. It is also ranked #18 in Pennsylvania.
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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communication & Journalism from Penn State Harrisburg Cost?
Penn State Harrisburg Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
In 2018-2019, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Penn State Harrisburg was $997 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $592 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,214 | $23,924 |
| Fees | $992 | $992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,884 | $11,884 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,788 | $4,788 |
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Does Penn State Harrisburg Offer an Online BA in Communication & Journalism?
Online degrees for the Penn State Harrisburg communication and journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Penn State Harrisburg Online Learning page.
Penn State Harrisburg Bachelor’s Student Diversity for Communication & Journalism
Male-to-Female Ratio
About 52.9% of the students who received their BA in communication and journalism in 2018-2019 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 65.0%.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 29.4% of the communication and journalism bachelor’s degrees at Penn State Harrisburg in 2018-2019. This is lower than the nationwide number of 34%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
BA in Communication & Journalism Focus Areas at Penn State Harrisburg
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 33 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 1 |
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*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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