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 UMN Duluth ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UMN Duluth was ranked #210 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #8 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 206 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 210 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Duluth handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Duluth go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,706 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Duluth, communications students borrow a median amount of $26,462 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMN Duluth paid an average of $700 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $491 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,766 | $18,210 |
| Fees | $1,552 | $1,552 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,448 | $2,448 |
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Of the 72 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from UMN Duluth in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Duluth are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Duluth with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UMN Duluth 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 UMN Duluth Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Minnesota - Duluth.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 11 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.