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. Also, learn how UH ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #155 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in communications from UH. This makes it the #182 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UH is $37,958. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $362 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from UH. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UH 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 Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from UH. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 225 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 101 |
| Journalism | 59 |
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