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. In addition, we cover how UMaine ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #573 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #2 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 539 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 573 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in communications from UMaine. 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 UMaine is $37,192. 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 UMaine, communications students borrow a median amount of $43,402 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMaine paid an average of $1,158 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $400 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,696 | $12,696 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 |
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Of the 53 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from UMaine in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UMaine 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 UMaine Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 27 |
| Journalism | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.