by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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UA was ranked #83 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 166 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in communications from UA. This makes it the #21 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UA is $40,790. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, communications students borrow a median amount of $77,800 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at UA is $760 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UA was $1,425 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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Of the 122 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UA, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UA communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UA Online Learning page.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from UA make a median salary of $59,911 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communications graduates with a master's is $49,614.
Of the 56 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from UA in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 363 |
| Journalism | 140 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 112 |
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