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. In addition, we cover how UofM ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #251 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #5 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 244 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 251 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in communications from UofM. This makes it the #203 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,922 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofM, communications students borrow a median amount of $43,908 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofM paid an average of $540 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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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Of the 72 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from UofM in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Media Studies from UofM in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Memphis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 59 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 39 |
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