by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UCM ranks in comparison to other schools with digital communication programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 120 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Digital Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,146 a year. This is less than $30,036, which is the national median of all digital communication majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCM paid an average of $555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 digital communication majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCM. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into 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 digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UCM digital communication bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the digital communication majors at University of Central Missouri.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 51 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 18 |
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