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, and more. We've also included details on how UNT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UNT was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 152 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 154 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Texas handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in communications from UNT. This makes it the #107 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNT paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $465 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,319 | $18,399 |
| Fees | $2,845 | $2,845 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,805 | $10,805 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,898 | $3,898 |
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The communications program at UNT awarded 109 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UNT 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 UNT Online Learning page.
The communications program at UNT awarded 12 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 Texas with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 Texas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 289 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 274 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.