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 University at Buffalo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 278 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. 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 communications from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #240 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University at Buffalo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,834 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,413 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo, communications students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 $23,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at University at Buffalo is $234 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University at Buffalo paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about University at Buffalo tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 278 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications 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 communications.
| 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 |
Online degrees for the University at Buffalo communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in communications from University at Buffalo. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University at Buffalo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 8 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.