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. Also, learn how DU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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DU is in the top 10% of the country for communications. More specifically it was ranked #40 out of 575 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Denver handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 155 students received their master’s degree in communications from DU. This makes it the #4 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,234 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DU, communications students borrow a median amount of $65,442 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at DU paid an average of $1,612 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,032 | $58,032 |
| Fees | $1,308 | $1,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,049 | $17,049 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,147 | $3,147 |
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Of the 107 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from DU, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DU 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 Denver with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the DU communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the DU Online Learning page.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from DU make a median salary of $63,783 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communications graduates with a master's is $49,614.
The communications program at DU awarded 149 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Denver.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 12 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.