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 UTSA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UTSA was ranked #223 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at San Antonio handed out 296 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 311 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in communications from UTSA. This makes it the #79 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 UTSA is $34,314. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UTSA, communications students borrow a median amount of $21,920 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at UTSA is $217 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UTSA paid an average of $799 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $260 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,239 | $19,177 |
| Fees | $3,040 | $3,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,843 | $11,843 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,932 | $2,932 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 296 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from UTSA. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 185 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UTSA does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UTSA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communications program at UTSA make a median salary of $41,402. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,614.
Of the 17 communications students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UTSA, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
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