Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how U of I ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #327 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #2 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 316 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 327 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $389 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from U of I. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
U of I does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U of I Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 53 |
| Journalism | 13 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.