by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Point Park University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #39 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Point Park University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #783 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 783 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Pennsylvania | 45 of 52 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 159 of 180 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at Point Park University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 10 |
The communication & journalism area of study at Point Park University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 25 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 16 |
| Journalism | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Point Park University awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Point Park University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #39 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Point Park University earn a median of $46,454 a year. This is higher than $42,106, the median for all majors at Point Park University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Point Park University, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,617 in student loans. This is below $28,323, the typical median for all majors at Point Park University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,870 | $37,650 |
| Fees | $1,920 | $1,920 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Point Park University were White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Park University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Point Park University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 10 |
