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. We've also included details on how UNG ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UNG was ranked #471 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #6 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 441 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 471 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Georgia handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNG is $38,237. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNG paid an average of $624 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $176 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,230 | $14,986 |
| Fees | $981 | $981 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,310 | $12,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,680 | $3,680 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from UNG. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNG are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Georgia with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNG 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 UNG Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of North Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 34 |