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Communication & Journalism at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

311 Bachelor's Degrees
9 Master's Degrees
#124 Overall Quality
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UNC Charlotte ranks in comparison to other schools with communication & journalism programs.

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Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at UNC Charlotte

UNC Charlotte Communication & Journalism Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools 85
Best Communication & Journalism Graduate Degree Schools 91
Best Communication & Journalism Schools 124
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 125

Popularity of Communication & Journalism at UNC Charlotte

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 311 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 301 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #220 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

$7,214 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$17,476 Average Student Debt

UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNC Charlotte was $770 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $159 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $3,812 $18,474
Fees $3,402 $3,402
Books and Supplies $950 $950
On Campus Room and Board $13,864 $13,864
On Campus Other Expenses $2,644 $2,644

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UNC Charlotte Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 311 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication & journalism from UNC Charlotte in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Charlotte are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% 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 Charlotte with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 12
Black or African American 45
Hispanic or Latino 36
White 194
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 21

Does UNC Charlotte Offer an Online BA in Communication & Journalism?

Online degrees for the UNC Charlotte 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 Charlotte Online Learning page.

UNC Charlotte Communication & Journalism Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Journalism from UNC Charlotte in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

UNC Charlotte 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 Charlotte.

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 321

Majors Similar to Communication & Journalism

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 450
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 148
English Language & Literature 148
History 112
Philosophy & Religious Studies 54

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