by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how The University of Alabama ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & journalism.
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The University of Alabama is in the top 15% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #161 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Alabama handed out 650 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama report a median salary of $49,722 a year. This is below $64,459, the median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
To complete a bachelor’s at The University of Alabama, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $24,956 in student loans. This is higher than $24,566, the typical median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,780 | $33,372 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Alabama were White. Roughly 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 Alabama with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 506 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 28 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at The University of Alabama are White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of communication & journalism doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at The University of Alabama are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a doctoral in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at The University of Alabama.
This communication & journalism program at The University of Alabama includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 338 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 238 |
| Journalism | 123 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 93 |