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Communication & Journalism at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

561 Bachelor's Degrees
35 Master's Degrees
9 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UNC Chapel Hill ranks in comparison to other schools with communication & journalism programs.

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Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at UNC Chapel Hill

UNC Chapel Hill Communication & Journalism Rankings

Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UNC Chapel Hill is in the top 1% of the country for communication & journalism students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Schools 3
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 3
Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools 4
Best Communication & Journalism Graduate Degree Schools 13
Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools 16

Popularity of Communication & Journalism at UNC Chapel Hill

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 561 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 652 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #64 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communication & Journalism from UNC Chapel Hill Cost?

$8,989 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$32,804 Average Student Debt

UNC Chapel Hill Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNC Chapel Hill was $1,557 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,019 $37,360
Fees $1,970 $1,970
Books and Supplies $1,290 $1,290
On Campus Room and Board $13,016 $13,016
On Campus Other Expenses $2,814 $2,814

Learn more about UNC Chapel Hill tuition and fees.

UNC Chapel Hill Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 561 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from UNC Chapel Hill. About 26% were men and 74% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% 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 Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 25
Black or African American 57
Hispanic or Latino 49
White 366
Non-Resident Aliens 20
Other Races 44

Does UNC Chapel Hill Offer an Online BA in Communication & Journalism?

Online degrees for the UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.

UNC Chapel Hill Communication & Journalism Master’s Program Diversity

The communication & journalism program at UNC Chapel Hill awarded 32 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 23
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 3

UNC Chapel Hill Communication & Journalism Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Communication & Journalism Majors

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 588
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 17

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 1,082
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 222
English Language & Literature 183
History 155
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 144

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