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UK was ranked #73 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communication & journalism majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 443 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 455 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UK. This makes it the #264 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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The communication & journalism program at UK awarded 443 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 344 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Online degrees for the UK communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UK Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in communication & journalism from UK. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Kentucky.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 223 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 175 |
| Journalism | 50 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 32 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 372 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 198 |
| English Language & Literature | 87 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 70 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 61 |
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