Below are the key facts about graduate study in communication & journalism at Emerson. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Emerson highly for communication & journalism, placing at #188 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 188 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Massachusetts | 8 of 31 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 64 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & journalism at Emerson, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 174 |
| Master’s | 108 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This communication & journalism field at Emerson includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 88 |
| Journalism | 79 |
| Communication, General | 67 |
| Publishing | 39 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Emerson College conferred 108 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Emerson is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Emerson were White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Emerson College awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in communication & journalism.
Emerson is not currently ranked for communication & journalism at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in communication & journalism from Emerson identified as women.
The majority of communication & journalism graduate certificate degree graduates at Emerson were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a graduate certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Emerson. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 174 |