by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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UK is in the top 10% of the country for communications. More specifically it was ranked #48 out of 575 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 199 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 211 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in communications from UK. This makes it the #161 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #21 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 UK is $39,311. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, communications students borrow a median amount of $61,444 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 UK is $574 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UK was $1,336 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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Of the 199 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UK, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 151 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from UK. About 13% were men and 88% were women.
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 communications.
| 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 communications majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 175 |
| Journalism | 50 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.