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The bachelor's program at UPR Rio Piedras was ranked #587 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 564 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 587 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UPR Rio Piedras. This makes it the #264 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UPR Rio Piedras was $157 per credit hour 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 | $5,024 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 | $4,168 |
Learn more about UPR Rio Piedras tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 92 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from UPR Rio Piedras. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UPR Rio Piedras communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UPR Rio Piedras Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a master's degree in communication & journalism from UPR Rio Piedras. About 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 37 |
| Journalism | 36 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 34 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 156 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 152 |
| History | 31 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 26 |
| English Language & Literature | 18 |
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