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 University of Oklahoma ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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University of Oklahoma was ranked #76 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in communications from University of Oklahoma. This makes it the #161 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Oklahoma is $45,009. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Oklahoma, communications students borrow a median amount of $69,217 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 University of Oklahoma is $839 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Oklahoma paid an average of $738 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $169 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,070 | $22,140 |
| Fees | $4,525 | $4,525 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,310 | $13,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,781 | $6,781 |
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Of the 78 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from University of Oklahoma in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the University of Oklahoma 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 University of Oklahoma Online Learning page.
The communications program at University of Oklahoma awarded 5 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 271 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 87 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.