by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SUNY at Albany. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #40 out of 63 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SUNY at Albany highly for communication & journalism, placing at #460 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 460 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in New York | 51 of 79 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 107 of 180 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at SUNY at Albany, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 180 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
The communication & journalism area of study at SUNY at Albany covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 168 |
| Journalism | 30 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University at Albany handed out 180 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
SUNY at Albany is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #40 out of 63 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SUNY at Albany report a median salary of $49,005 a year. This is below $64,293, the median for all majors at SUNY at Albany.
To complete a bachelor’s at SUNY at Albany, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $24,666 in student loans. This is above $23,564, the typical median for all majors at SUNY at Albany.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,460 |
| Fees | $3,531 | $3,531 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at SUNY at Albany were White. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at SUNY at Albany. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 5 |
