by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UT Arlington stacks up against peers offering communication & media studies.
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UT Arlington holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. In particular, it placed #324 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Arlington awarded 183 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UT Arlington, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is below $21,731, the typical median for all majors at UT Arlington.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,206 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $2,744 | $2,744 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Arlington were Hispanic or Latino. About 40% 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 Arlington with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at UT Arlington were Hispanic or Latino. 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 Arlington with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at The University of Texas at Arlington.
The communication & media studies program at UT Arlington includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 251 |
UT Arlington awarded 251 degrees in communication, general in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (39%).