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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication & journalism majors, UMCP came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 496 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 390 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UMCP. This makes it the #72 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 496 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMCP. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 322 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 32 |
UMCP does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMCP Online Learning page.
Of the 22 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Journalism from UMCP in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
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 | 368 |
| Journalism | 163 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,544 |
| English Language & Literature | 145 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 123 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 106 |
| History | 95 |
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