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 UNCW ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 134 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 136 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 210 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNCW is $36,695. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNCW, communications students borrow a median amount of $33,553 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at UNCW is $355 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNCW paid an average of $838 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went 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 communications.
| 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 |
Online degrees for the UNCW 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 UNCW 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 Wilmington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 51 |