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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #244 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #5 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 241 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 244 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMBC was $1,103 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $382 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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The communication & journalism program at UMBC awarded 75 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UMBC 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 UMBC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
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 | 76 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 293 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 70 |
| History | 56 |
| English Language & Literature | 54 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 32 |
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