by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in communication & journalism at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for communication & journalism, ranked #32 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 32 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Indiana | 1 of 23 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 121 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 121 |
| Master’s | 78 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 35 |
This communication & journalism field at Purdue-West Lafayette includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 243 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 78 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 18% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 9 doctoral degrees in communication & journalism.
Purdue-West Lafayette is not currently ranked for communication & journalism at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 11% of communication & journalism doctoral degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a doctoral in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 35 graduate certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of communication & journalism graduate certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism graduate certificate degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a graduate certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 121 |