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 UNA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UNA was ranked #472 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #6 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 442 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 472 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Alabama handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNA is $30,182. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNA was $680 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $340 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,200 | $20,400 |
| Fees | $1,790 | $1,790 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,900 | $7,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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The communications program at UNA awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Alabama with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UNA 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 UNA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of North Alabama.
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