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Communication & Journalism at University of Utah

322 Bachelor's Degrees
3 Master's Degrees
4 Doctor's Degrees
We'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. Also, learn how U of U ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & journalism.

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Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at U of U

U of U Communication & Journalism Rankings

U of U is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #55 out of 596 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Schools 55
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 58

Popularity of Communication & Journalism at U of U

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 322 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 336 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from U of U. This makes it the #332 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communication & Journalism from U of U Cost?

$9,315 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$14,425 Average Student Debt

U of U Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U of U was $890 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,175 $28,697
Fees $1,140 $1,140
Books and Supplies $1,100 $1,100
On Campus Room and Board $12,398 $12,398
On Campus Other Expenses $7,800 $7,800

Learn more about U of U tuition and fees.

U of U Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 322 communication & journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from U of U, about 36% were men and 64% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 20
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 41
White 193
Non-Resident Aliens 42
Other Races 21

Does U of U Offer an Online BA in Communication & Journalism?

Online degrees for the U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.

U of U Communication & Journalism Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Journalism from U of U in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

U of U Communication & Journalism Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Utah.

Communication & Journalism Majors

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
Communication & Media Studies 337
Public Relations & Advertising 4

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 907
English Language & Literature 134
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 112
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 75
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 68

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