by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Tarleton. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Tarleton highly for communication & journalism, ranked #377 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 377 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas | 13 of 50 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region | 21 of 79 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at Tarleton, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 6 |
The communication & journalism area of study at Tarleton covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 75 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Tarleton State University awarded 69 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Tarleton is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Tarleton report a median salary of $39,063 a year. This is below $52,965, the median for all majors at Tarleton.
To complete a bachelor’s at Tarleton, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $22,368 in student loans. This is lower than $23,515, the typical median for all majors at Tarleton.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,416 | $14,638 |
| Fees | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Tarleton are White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Tarleton. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 6 |
