by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of South Alabama. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of South Alabama as a strong choice for communication & journalism, ranked #776 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 776 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Alabama | 11 of 16 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 144 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at University of South Alabama, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 7 |
The communication & journalism area of study at University of South Alabama breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 23 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 13 |
| Journalism | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Alabama handed out 36 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of South Alabama ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Alabama go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,521 a year. This is lower than $79,052, the median for all majors at University of South Alabama.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of South Alabama, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is below $26,513, the typical median for all majors at University of South Alabama.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,256 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Alabama were White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of South Alabama. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 7 |
