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. In addition, we cover how UAB ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #352 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in communications from UAB. This makes it the #68 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 UAB is $33,190. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAB, communications students borrow a median amount of $34,950 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at UAB is $267 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAB paid an average of $911 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UAB 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 UAB Online Learning page.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from UAB make a median salary of $45,087 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,614.
Of the 11 communications students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UAB, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| 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 of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 3 |
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