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UARK was ranked #86 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communication & journalism majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 352 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 388 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UARK. This makes it the #118 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $256 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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Of the 352 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from UARK in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 279 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 29 |
UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of communication & journalism master's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Arkansas.
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 | 237 |
| Journalism | 133 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 349 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 183 |
| English Language & Literature | 89 |
| History | 64 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 60 |
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