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UA was ranked #72 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communication & journalism 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 #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 668 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 685 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 81 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UA. This makes it the #31 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 668 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication & journalism from UA in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 70 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 529 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Online degrees for the UA communication & journalism 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 125 students graduated with a master's degree in communication & journalism from UA. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% 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 master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at The University of Alabama.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 363 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 194 |
| Journalism | 140 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 112 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 800 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 744 |
| English Language & Literature | 124 |
| History | 107 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 78 |
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