by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #21 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, VSU as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #898 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 898 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Virginia | 23 of 24 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 185 of 204 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & journalism at VSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 4 |
This communication & journalism field at VSU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 45 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia State University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
VSU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #21 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VSU report a median salary of $39,191 a year. This is below $41,327, the median for all majors at VSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at VSU, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $28,000 in student loans. This is below $29,045, the typical median for all majors at VSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $4,342 | $5,118 |
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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 largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at VSU were Black or African American. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at VSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 4 |
