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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #320 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #12 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 317 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 320 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Boston paid an average of $1,548 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 98 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Boston. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
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 | 98 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 319 |
| English Language & Literature | 106 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 56 |
| History | 45 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 38 |
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