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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #373 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 366 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 373 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UM. This makes it the #204 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UM paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $239 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from UM. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 Montana with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UM 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 UM Online Learning page.
Of the 21 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Journalism from UM in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 Montana with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at The University of Montana.
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 |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 63 |
| Journalism | 49 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 226 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 150 |
| English Language & Literature | 61 |
| History | 43 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 26 |
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