Academic Year Represented
2021
Mission Statement
We at the BYU School of Communications are a consecrated community of disciples, scholars, and mentors who strive to walk in the meekness of Christ's spirit, as we inspire learning through love, faith, and service that prepares each child of God to share light and hope with the world.
Technology/Equipment/Facilities
AdLab: RED Dragon 5k camera; BlackMagic 6k cameras. PR Intelligence Lab: social media monitoring (Syntesio, Brandwatch, BuzzSumo); Newsroom and TV studio; 4K studio cameras; Teradek live remote systems; audio production studios; Sony NX 100 HD cameras; Panasonic UX 180 4k cameras; Canon 6D kits; Sony NEX 50 cameras; Canon C100 Mark II camera; DJI drones; light, mic, and tripod kits; BioComms lab: eye-tracking, facial recognition, galvanic skin response, electroencephalogram, virtual reality.
Undergraduate Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Graduate Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Communications
Majors
Communications
Tracks within Majors
Advertising (Creative and Strategic) Communications Studies Journalism (Broadcast and Print/Digital) Public Relations
Internships Accepted for Credit
Off and on-campus agencies; local or large market (New York City, Chicago, Dallas, etc).
Internships Facilitated
Students can participate in multiple internships, supervised by faculty and supported by a full-time internship office.
Experiential and/or Immersion Programs for Credit
The School is active in off-campus experiential learning. Every year, it sponsors off campus learning experiences in either New York, New Zealand, Europe, or South America. It also sponsors public affairs internships in Europe.
Online Options
Some core and elective classes are offered online.
Study-Abroad Options
New York Experience (a spring term in New York City); New Zealand study abroad; Spain study abroad; Europe study abroad; multiple ad hoc studies abroad built around projects.
Graduate Programs
The School of Communications offers a broad-based master’s program designed to promote critical thinking and research with a particular focus on the interface between media and society. This program is a unique, customizable experience. Students specialize in an area of their choice by completing research in that area under the guidance of a faculty member who shares their interests.
Department Budget
Amount Spent per Student
Undergrad Student Fees
Undergraduate Student Fees Exclusive of Housing and Meal Plan
Undergraduate Student Fees for Housing and Meal Plan
$4,024
Undergrad In-State Tuition
$3,060
Undergrad Out-of-State Tuition
$6,120
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid
$3,925
Average Undergraduate Student Debt
$12,000
Graduate Student Fees
Graduate In-State Tuition
$3,800
Graduate Out-of-State Tuition
$7,200
Average Graduate Financial Aid
Average Graduate Student Debt
Total Accredited Unit Enrollment
1143
Undergraduate Enrollment
1103
Graduate Enrollment
40
Number of In-State Students
Percentage of In-State Students
30
Number of International Students
Percentage of International Students
5
Male
465
Female
998
Not Specified
White
79
Black
2
Asian
2
Hispanic/Latino
10
Pacific Islands or Native Hawaiian
1
Native American or Native Alaskan
2
Other
5
Average Size of Skill Based Classes
20
Average Size of Non-Skill Based Classes
25
First Year Student (Freshman) Retention Rate at University
90
Four Year Completion Rate
55
Six Year Completion Rate
89
Full-Time Employment within Six Months of Graduation
Full-Time Employment Within Field of Study
Part-Time Employment Within Field of Study
Full-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
Part-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
Attending a Graduate Program
Unemployed
Unknown Status
Full-Time Faculty
24
Part-Time Faculty
20
Faculty with Tenure
17
Faculty on Tenure Track
24
Untenured Part-Time Faculty
Untenured Full-Time Faculty
7
Percentage of Faculty within Scholarship or Research Field
75
Male
22
Female
2
Unspecified
White
22
Black
1
Asian
Hispanic/Latino
1
Pacific Island or Native Hawaiian
Native American or Native Alaskan
Other
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for All Classes
30
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for Skill Classes
20
Comments on Quantitative Numbers
Because most students service two-year church missions, retention numbers are low at the fourth year; six-year numbers are more reliable. As a private institution, BYU does not divulge budgets. Additional facts and figures about BYU can be found here: https://www.byu.edu/facts-figures