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 UVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UVU was ranked #345 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #6 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 335 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 345 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah Valley University handed out 131 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 202 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,202 a year. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UVU paid an average of $716 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,614 | $17,174 |
| Fees | $656 | $656 |
| Books and Supplies | $670 | $670 |
Learn more about UVU tuition and fees.
Of the 131 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UVU, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UVU 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 UVU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in communications from UVU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a associate's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Utah Valley University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 59 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.