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University at Buffalo is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #52 out of 596 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 278 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 346 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #352 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University at Buffalo paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 278 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from University at Buffalo. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 148 |
| Other Races | 12 |
University at Buffalo does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from University at Buffalo in 2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University at Buffalo.
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 |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 300 |
| Journalism | 8 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 779 |
| English Language & Literature | 88 |
| History | 81 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 71 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 24 |
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