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. Also, learn how UNCA ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UNCA was ranked #461 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #16 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 432 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 461 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Asheville handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNCA is $27,682. 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 UNCA was $895 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $172 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,122 | $21,470 |
| Fees | $3,339 | $3,339 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,018 | $11,018 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from UNCA. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Asheville with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UNCA 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 UNCA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of North Carolina at Asheville.
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