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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication & journalism majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 292 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 338 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #50 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $558 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 292 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 223 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 17 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
The communication & journalism program at UMN Twin Cities awarded 34 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
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 |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 176 |
| Journalism | 111 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 42 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 19 |
| Publishing | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 926 |
| English Language & Literature | 313 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 185 |
| History | 108 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 86 |
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