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UF is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #34 out of 596 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 672 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 681 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 129 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UF. This makes it the #20 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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Of the 672 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Journalism from UF in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 198 |
| White | 345 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 41 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UF offers online option in its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UF Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 193 students earned a master's degree in communication & journalism from UF. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Florida.
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 |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 386 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 270 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 158 |
| Journalism | 145 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,417 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 220 |
| English Language & Literature | 180 |
| History | 136 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 133 |
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