by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Samford University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #3 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Samford University highly for communication & journalism, coming in at #155 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 155 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Alabama | 3 of 16 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 32 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at Samford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
The communication & journalism field at Samford University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 47 |
| Communication, General | 26 |
During the most recent reporting year, Samford University awarded 73 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Samford University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Samford University report a median salary of $47,836 a year. This is lower than $80,035, the median for all majors at Samford University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Samford University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $18,120 in student loans. This is lower than $21,039, the typical median for all majors at Samford University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,410 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $1,150 | $1,150 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Samford University are White. Roughly 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
