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 Tyler ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UT Tyler was ranked #500 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #25 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 468 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 500 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Tyler handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in communications from UT Tyler. 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 Tyler is $27,586. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Tyler paid an average of $878 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,020 | $22,320 |
| Fees | $2,432 | $2,432 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,860 | $2,860 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,710 | $10,710 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,092 | $3,092 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Tyler are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Tyler with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UT Tyler 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 UT Tyler Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from UT Tyler in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 Tyler with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| 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 Tyler.
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