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. We've also included details on how UW Tacoma ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UW Tacoma was ranked #571 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #12 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 537 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 571 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW Tacoma is $44,638. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Tacoma, communications students borrow a median amount of $38,064 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 UW Tacoma is $281 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW Tacoma paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,293 | $1,293 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,948 | $15,948 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,582 | $3,582 |
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Of the 63 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from UW Tacoma in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Tacoma Campus with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UW Tacoma 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 UW Tacoma Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus.