by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UCONN ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communications majors, UCONN came in at #19. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 19 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 239 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 284 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in communications from UCONN. This makes it the #219 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 UCONN is $40,473. 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 UCONN, communications students borrow a median amount of $51,928 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 UCONN is $502 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCONN paid an average of $1,625 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
Learn more about UCONN tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to 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, 56% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from UCONN. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 85 |
| Journalism | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.