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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication & journalism majors, UCONN came in at #27. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 331 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 383 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UCONN. This makes it the #100 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCONN was $1,625 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $681 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
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Of the 331 communication & journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCONN, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 189 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 19 |
UCONN does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCONN Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of communication & journalism master's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Connecticut.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 245 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 85 |
| Journalism | 34 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 829 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 177 |
| English Language & Literature | 135 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 105 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 89 |
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