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 CU - Boulder ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communications majors, CU - Boulder came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 204 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 174 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in communications from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #107 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,738 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder, communications students borrow a median amount of $73,689 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at CU - Boulder is $660 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CU - Boulder was $1,680 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
Learn more about CU - Boulder tuition and fees.
The communications program at CU - Boulder awarded 204 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 151 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Of the 6 communications students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CU - Boulder, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 427 |
| Journalism | 73 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 59 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.