by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #220 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 217 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 220 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in communications from UNR. This makes it the #144 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNR is $40,296. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNR, communications students borrow a median amount of $34,573 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 UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
Learn more about UNR tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNR. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
The communications program at UNR awarded 9 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 116 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.