by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UCF ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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UCF holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. More specifically it was ranked #162 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 6 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Florida | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 8 |
| Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 |
| Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in Florida | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
| Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 |
| College Major Best Value | 10 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 36 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 37 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Central Florida handed out 362 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCF report a median salary of $38,915 a year. This is lower than $55,077, the median for all majors at UCF.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCF, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $21,854 in student loans. This is above $21,620, the typical median for all majors at UCF.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UCF were White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| White | 187 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 23 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at UCF were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at University of Central Florida.
This communication & media studies program at UCF includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 368 |
UCF awarded 368 degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (52%).