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The bachelor's program at UH Hilo was ranked #580 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Hawaii.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 557 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 580 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Hawaii at Hilo handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UH Hilo was $846 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $306 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $20,304 |
| Fees | $494 | $494 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,248 | $8,248 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,986 | $3,986 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from UH Hilo. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Hilo with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 27 |
UH Hilo does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UH Hilo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 47 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 48 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 22 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 13 |
| History | 7 |
| English Language & Literature | 6 |
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