by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Alabama. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The University of Alabama as a strong choice for communication & journalism, coming in at #126 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 126 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Alabama | 2 of 16 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 27 of 204 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at The University of Alabama, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 650 |
| Master’s | 132 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This communication & journalism field at The University of Alabama breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 338 |
| Communication, General | 238 |
| Journalism | 123 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 93 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Alabama handed out 650 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
The University of Alabama is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama report a median salary of $49,722 a year. This is below $64,459, the median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
To complete a bachelor’s at The University of Alabama, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $24,956 in student loans. This is higher than $24,566, the typical median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,780 | $33,372 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
Read more about The University of Alabama tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 32% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Alabama were White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 506 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 28 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at The University of Alabama. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 132 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 1 |
