by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UH Manoa ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at UH Manoa was ranked #228 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #1 in Hawaii.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Hawaii at Manoa handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 143 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in communications from UH Manoa. This makes it the #68 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH Manoa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,235 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH Manoa, communications students borrow a median amount of $44,378 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 UH Manoa is $496 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UH Manoa was $1,389 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $471 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,304 | $33,336 |
| Fees | $882 | $882 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,936 | $14,936 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,859 | $3,859 |
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Of the 126 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from UH Manoa in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 42 |
Online degrees for the UH Manoa 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 UH Manoa Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communications program at UH Manoa make a median salary of $36,568. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,614.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a master's degree in communications from UH Manoa. About 72% of these graduates were women and the other 28% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Hawaii at Manoa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 14 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 3 |
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