by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UD as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #29 out of 778 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at UD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 192 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Delaware handed out 192 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
UD is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UD report a median salary of $61,186 a year. This is below $69,282, the median for all majors at UD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UD, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UD were White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 141 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UD granted 192 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UD. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 4 |
