by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of South Florida USF. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of South Florida USF as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #168 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 168 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Florida | 4 of 29 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 34 of 204 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at University of South Florida USF, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 499 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
The communication & journalism area of study at University of South Florida USF breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 291 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 176 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 51 |
| Journalism | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Florida awarded 499 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of South Florida USF is in the top 15% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Florida USF report a median salary of $43,325 a year. This is lower than $58,776, the median for all majors at University of South Florida USF.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of South Florida USF, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $18,791 in student loans. This is below $21,829, the typical median for all majors at University of South Florida USF.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Florida USF were White. Approximately 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 116 |
| White | 254 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 26 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of South Florida USF. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 28 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 2 |
