by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UAFS ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UAFS was ranked #549 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #6 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 515 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 549 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAFS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,951 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAFS paid an average of $474 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $188 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,512 | $11,376 |
| Fees | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,799 | $9,799 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,064 | $5,064 |
Learn more about UAFS tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from UAFS. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UAFS 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 UAFS Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
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