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. We've also included details on how UH Hilo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UH Hilo was ranked #557 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #3 in Hawaii.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 523 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 557 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Hawaii at Hilo handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UH Hilo is $25,159. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UH Hilo paid an average of $846 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $306 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $20,304 |
| Fees | $494 | $494 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,248 | $8,248 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,986 | $3,986 |
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Of the 47 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from UH Hilo in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Hilo with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 27 |
UH Hilo 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 UH Hilo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Hawaii at Hilo.
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