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 UT Austin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communications majors, UT Austin came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 234 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 257 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in communications from UT Austin. This makes it the #254 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #41 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 UT Austin is $43,848. 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 UT Austin, communications students borrow a median amount of $39,131 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 UT Austin is $434 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Austin was $1,930 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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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Of the 234 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from UT Austin in 2021-2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% 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 bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin 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 Austin Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from UT Austin. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 554 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 333 |
| Journalism | 156 |
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