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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #279 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 153 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 166 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UofM. This makes it the #158 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofM was $540 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 153 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from UofM. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UofM offers online option in its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofM Online Learning page.
Of the 26 communication & journalism students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UofM, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Memphis.
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 | 83 |
| Journalism | 59 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 39 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 150 |
| English Language & Literature | 122 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 115 |
| History | 59 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 49 |
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