School of Journalism and Strategic Communication
Graduation and Retention Rates

Source: Retention Overview: Retention and Graduation
Cohort Year Students Retention Next Term Retention-Next Year Graduation 4 Year Graduation 6 Year
2016 166 95% 83% 64% 72%
2017 140 92% 84% 62% 69%
2018 152 93% 82% 61% 70%
2019 131 92% 79% 51% 61%
2020 100 90% 74% 60%
2021 76 93% 86% 54%
2022 80 94% 84%
2023 71 96% 83%
2024 59 97% 85%

*Note: Includes all students with a major in the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication at census of the indicated semester. Graduated students received a degree or certificate at the same academic level before census of the following fall semester. Enrolled students were enrolled at census of the following fall semester.

Students who were working simultaneously on a bachelor or masters degree and a certificate have enrolled in the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication based on the degree rather than the certificate.

Assessment Plan 2021-2023

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Unit Strategic Plan