by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in communication & journalism at Northwestern University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 25 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #22 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 22 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois | 2 of 32 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 121 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & journalism at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 310 |
| Master’s | 433 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Professional Certificate | 10 |
The communication & journalism field at Northwestern University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 675 |
| Communication, General | 88 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 433 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 10% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 156 |
| Other Races | 102 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 18 doctoral degrees in communication & journalism.
Northwestern University is not currently ranked for communication & journalism at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of communication & journalism doctoral degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in communication & journalism.
Northwestern University 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 Northwestern University identified as men.
The largest share of communication & journalism graduate certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 10 professional certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
Northwestern University has not been ranked for communication & journalism at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of communication & journalism professional certificate degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism professional certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a professional certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northwestern University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 310 |