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. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communications majors, UMass Amherst came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 26 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 305 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 317 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,380 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, communications students borrow a median amount of $42,462 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 UMass Amherst is $356 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 305 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 215 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 85 |
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