Below are the key facts about graduate study in communication & journalism at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Pennsylvania State University - University Park highly for communication & journalism, ranked #4 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 4 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Pennsylvania | 1 of 52 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 of 180 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at Pennsylvania State University - University Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 807 |
| Certificate | 68 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
The communication & journalism area of study at Pennsylvania State University - University Park breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awarded 5 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park has not been ranked for communication & journalism at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,928 | $56,928 |
| Fees | $628 | $628 |
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All of the 5 students who graduated with a master’s degree in communication & journalism from Pennsylvania State University - University Park were women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus handed out 19 doctoral degrees in communication & journalism.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 42% of communication & journalism doctoral degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 807 |
| Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 68 |