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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 220 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 248 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UNLV. This makes it the #189 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNLV paid an average of $551 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $263 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,354 | $25,307 |
| Fees | $788 | $792 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,072 | $12,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,050 | $4,050 |
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The communication & journalism program at UNLV awarded 220 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Online degrees for the UNLV communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNLV Online Learning page.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from UNLV in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
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 | 240 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 361 |
| English Language & Literature | 119 |
| History | 50 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 26 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 13 |
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