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. We've also included details on how UCA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #510 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 477 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 510 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,490 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCA was $476 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $238 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Fees | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,662 | $8,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,447 | $5,447 |
Learn more about UCA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UCA 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 UCA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Central Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 30 |
| Journalism | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.