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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication & journalism majors, UT Austin came in at #9. 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 1164 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 1,291 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 69 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UT Austin. This makes it the #37 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,164 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from UT Austin. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 102 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 333 |
| White | 580 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 61 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
Of the 85 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Journalism from UT Austin in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
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 | 554 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 333 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 262 |
| Journalism | 156 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,108 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 536 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 338 |
| English Language & Literature | 328 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 244 |
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