by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communications majors, UMCP came in at #10. 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 354 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 278 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in communications from UMCP. This makes it the #219 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #17 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 UMCP is $43,696. 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 UMCP, communications students borrow a median amount of $66,115 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 UMCP is $538 per month.
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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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 216 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 25 |
UMCP does not offer an online option for its communications 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.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from UMCP in 2022 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 163 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.