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 Permian Basin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UT Permian Basin was ranked #529 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #29 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 496 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 529 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Permian Basin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,203 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Permian Basin paid an average of $627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $219 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,577 | $18,817 |
| Fees | $2,660 | $2,660 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,684 | $1,684 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,780 | $12,780 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,398 | $3,398 |
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Of the 34 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from UT Permian Basin in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Permian Basin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% 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 of the Permian Basin with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Permian Basin 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 Permian Basin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
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