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, and more. Also, learn how UCM ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #468 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #12 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in communications from UCM. This makes it the #57 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCM paid an average of $555 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $278 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,608 | $2,608 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from UCM. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCM 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 UCM Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from UCM. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Central Missouri.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 32 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 18 |