by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UCF ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCF was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 357 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 442 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in communications from UCF. This makes it the #39 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 UCF is $37,021. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCF, communications students borrow a median amount of $25,233 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 $27,493.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at UCF is $223 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCF was $749 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,230 | $5,230 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 357 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from UCF. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 66 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87 |
| White | 172 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 20 |
UCF 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 UCF Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from UCF in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Central Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 125 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 72 |
| Journalism | 53 |
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