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 UPenn ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communications majors, UPenn came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in communications from UPenn. This makes it the #73 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UPenn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,022 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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The communications program at UPenn awarded 63 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in communications from UPenn. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Pennsylvania.
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