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. Also, learn how UMaine ranks among other schools offering degrees in digital communication.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #159 on College Factual's Best Schools for digital communication list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
| Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools | 159 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in radio, television & digital communication. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Digital Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMaine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,386 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,036 for all digital communication bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMaine paid an average of $1,158 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $400 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in digital communication from UMaine. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMaine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into 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 digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMaine does not offer an online option for its digital communication bachelor’s degree program 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 digital communication majors at University of Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 54 |
| Journalism | 10 |
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