by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UT Arlington ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Arlington was ranked #402 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #21 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 383 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 402 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Arlington handed out 215 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 219 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in communications from UT Arlington. This makes it the #203 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Arlington is $32,990. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Arlington paid an average of $999 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $366 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,206 | $27,138 |
| Fees | $2,521 | $2,521 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,582 | $10,582 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,316 | $5,316 |
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Of the 215 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from UT Arlington in 2021-2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Online degrees for the UT Arlington 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 UT Arlington Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from UT Arlington. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at The University of Texas at Arlington.
More about our data sources and methodologies.