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. Find out how University of Florida ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & journalism.
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University of Florida is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. Specifically, it ranked #39 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 1 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 1 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 1 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Florida | 1 |
| Best Value Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Value Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Value Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Florida conferred 599 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Florida earn a median of $59,528 a year. This is lower than $73,816, the median for all majors at University of Florida.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Florida, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $17,470 in student loans. This is lower than $17,669, the typical median for all majors at University of Florida.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Florida were White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 164 |
| White | 333 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 37 |
Among recent graduates, 15% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at University of Florida were White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 |
| White | 166 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 23 |
In the most recent graduating class, 6% of communication & journalism doctoral degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at University of Florida are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a doctoral in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at University of Florida.
The communication & journalism program at University of Florida offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 380 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 353 |
| Journalism | 135 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 126 |