by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in communication & media studies at UT Austin. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UT Austin highly for communication & media studies, ranked #21 out of 782 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 21 of 782 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Texas | 2 of 46 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 72 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 156 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 10 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for communication & media studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,598 | $54,384 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Austin granted 10 master’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 9 doctoral degrees in communication & media studies.
UT Austin is not currently ranked for communication & media studies at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of communication & media studies doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Austin awarded 9 doctoral completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 19 graduate certificate degrees in communication & media studies.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 53% of communication & media studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies graduate certificate degree graduates at UT Austin were White. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a graduate certificate in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UT Austin conferred 19 graduate certificate completions in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 47% to women and 53% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (37%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UT Austin. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 156 |