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, and more. We've also included details on how U of I ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #327 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #2 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 316 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 327 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $389 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from U of I. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 53 |
| Journalism | 13 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 8 |
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