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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication & journalism majors, UGA came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 679 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 703 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 67 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UGA. This makes it the #38 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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Of the 679 communication & journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UGA, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 518 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Online degrees for the UGA communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UGA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 84 communication & journalism majors earned their master's degree from UGA. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Georgia.
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 | 391 |
| Journalism | 206 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 205 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 164 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 828 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 425 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 176 |
| English Language & Literature | 128 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 68 |
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