by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Virginia Tech. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Virginia Tech as a strong choice for communication & journalism, ranked #19 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 19 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Virginia | 4 of 24 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 204 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & journalism at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 249 |
| Master’s | 12 |
The communication & journalism area of study at Virginia Tech includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 261 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 249 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,850 a year. This is lower than $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $20,613 in student loans. This is below $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 183 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Graduate study is also available at Virginia Tech. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 12 |
