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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UTSA compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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UTSA ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies. More specifically it was ranked #322 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at San Antonio conferred 271 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UTSA report a median salary of $44,543 a year. This is below $59,692, the median for all majors at UTSA.
To complete a bachelor’s at UTSA, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $22,923 in student loans. This is lower than $23,309, the typical median for all majors at UTSA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,237 | $19,189 |
| Fees | $3,060 | $3,060 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 36% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UTSA were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 64% 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 San Antonio with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 173 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 17 |
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at UTSA are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 53% 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 San Antonio with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
The communication & media studies program at UTSA breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 286 |
UTSA awarded 286 degrees in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (63%).