by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Towson University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Towson University as a strong choice for communication & journalism, ranked #262 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 262 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Maryland | 6 of 20 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 63 of 180 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & journalism at Towson University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 414 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
This communication & journalism field at Towson University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 305 |
| Communication, General | 111 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Towson University handed out 414 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Towson University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Towson University earn a median of $39,509 a year. This is below $62,991, the median for all majors at Towson University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Towson University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $21,166 in student loans. This is below $21,423, the typical median for all majors at Towson University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,100 | $25,622 |
| Fees | $4,198 | $4,198 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Towson University were White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 119 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 210 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 30 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Towson University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 2 |
