by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Southern Utah University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Southern Utah University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #327 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 327 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Utah | 6 of 10 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 10 of 30 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at Southern Utah University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 35 |
The communication & journalism field at Southern Utah University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 103 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 2 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Utah University awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Southern Utah University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Southern Utah University report a median salary of $43,818 a year. This is above $42,676, the median for all majors at Southern Utah University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Utah University, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $13,900 in student loans. This is higher than $13,136, the typical median for all majors at Southern Utah University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,006 | $20,416 |
| Fees | $776 | $776 |
Learn more about Southern Utah University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 43% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Utah University were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Utah University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Utah University awarded 3 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
Southern Utah University is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a certificate degree in communication & journalism from Southern Utah University were women.
The largest share of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at Southern Utah University were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Utah University with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Southern Utah University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 35 |
