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. In addition, we cover how UNC Charlotte ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 311 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. 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 communications from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #122 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 UNC Charlotte is $38,234. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte, communications students borrow a median amount of $26,037 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at UNC Charlotte is $197 per month.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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The communications program at UNC Charlotte awarded 311 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 Charlotte with a bachelor's in communications.
| 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 |
UNC Charlotte does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNC Charlotte Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Media Studies from UNC Charlotte in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
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 communications.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
More about our data sources and methodologies.