by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how KU ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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KU is in the top 10% of the country for communications. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 575 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 150 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in communications from KU. This makes it the #122 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at KU is $40,772. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at KU, communications students borrow a median amount of $47,226 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 KU is $425 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at KU was $944 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 120 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from KU in 2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from KU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 242 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 31 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.