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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 210 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UNCW. This makes it the #158 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNCW paid an average of $838 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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The communication & journalism program at UNCW awarded 210 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 Wilmington with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UNCW does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNCW Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students earned a master's degree in communication & journalism from UNCW. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 Wilmington with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
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 | 210 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 51 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 233 |
| English Language & Literature | 121 |
| History | 80 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 46 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19 |
