by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Boston ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #278 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #12 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 270 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 278 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Boston go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,480 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Boston was $1,548 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 98 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Boston, about 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 communications.
| 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 |
Online degrees for the UMass Boston communications bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 communications majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
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