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. Also, learn how UND ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UND was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #1 in North Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 164 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 168 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Dakota handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in communications from UND. This makes it the #219 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UND go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,963 a year. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UND paid an average of $577 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $385 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,237 | $13,856 |
| Fees | $1,714 | $1,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,046 | $11,046 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,446 | $3,446 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from UND. About 22% were men and 78% were 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 Dakota with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UND 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 UND Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of North Dakota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.