by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SOU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #8 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SOU highly for communication & journalism, ranked #652 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 652 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Oregon | 8 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at SOU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
The communication & journalism field at SOU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 38 |
| Communication, General | 33 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Oregon University conferred 71 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
SOU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SOU earn a median of $35,909 a year. This is below $49,045, the median for all majors at SOU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SOU, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $23,584 in student loans. This is below $24,981, the typical median for all majors at SOU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,045 | $29,295 |
| Fees | $2,592 | $2,592 |
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Among recent graduates, 49% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at SOU were White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
