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. We've also included details on how UT Austin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in digital communication.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for digital communication majors, UT Austin came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 277 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 307 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in digital communication from UT Austin. This makes it the #22 most popular school for digital communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in digital communication in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Digital Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,892 a year. This is less than $30,036, which is the national median of all digital communication majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, digital communication students borrow a median amount of $44,130 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,755 for all digital communication majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the digital communication program at UT Austin is $377 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 277 students earned a bachelor's degree in digital communication from UT Austin. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| White | 132 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UT Austin does not offer an online option for its digital communication bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Austin Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's digital communication program at UT Austin make a median salary of $26,209. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,147.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a master's degree in digital communication from UT Austin. About 59% of these graduates were women and the other 41% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 Texas at Austin with a master's in digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 554 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 262 |
| Journalism | 156 |
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