by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania” ranking - to help you make that decision.
In 2020-2021, 1,128 people earned their degree in communication and journalism (other), making the major the 229th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, communication and journalism (other) graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $36,960 and had an average of $23,774 in loans still to pay off.
Across Pennsylvania, there were 116 communication and journalism (other) graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,695 and $23,406 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in communication and journalism (other). The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular communication and journalism (other) programs in the United States.
Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
The other communications school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania”.
To further help you make the college decision, we’ve developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.
The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania”.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harrisburg Area Community College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania list. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s other communications degrees to 33 students in 2020-2021.
Full Harrisburg Area Community College Communication & Journalism (Other) Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DeSales University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania list. Located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 10 degrees to qualified ’s other communications students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism (Other) at DeSales University
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Delaware County Community College. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania. Delaware County Community College is a medium-sized school located in Media, Pennsylvania that handed out 10 ’s other communications degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Communication & Journalism (Other) at Delaware County Community College
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Immaculata University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania list. Immaculata is located in Immaculata, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s other communications degrees to qualified students.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Keystone College. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania. Keystone College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in La Plume, Pennsylvania. It awarded 7 ’s other communications degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism (Other) at Keystone College
Thiel College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania ranking. This small school is located in Greenville, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 4 ’s other communications degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Thiel College Communication & Journalism (Other) Report
Carlow University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified ’s other communications students in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read more about Communication & Journalism (Other) at Carlow University
Duquesne University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism (Other) at Duquesne University
Marywood University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania list. This small school is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 2 ’s other communications degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism (Other) at Marywood
Chestnut Hill College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania list. This small school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 1 ’s other communications degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #11, Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania list. Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Clarion, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Communication & Journalism (Other) at Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Drexel University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania list. Drexel is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 0 ’s other communications degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read more about Communication & Journalism (Other) at Drexel
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school awarded 0 degrees to qualified ’s other communications students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Communication & Journalism (Other) Report
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