by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UMGC stacks up against peers offering communication & media studies.
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UMGC is a solid choice among schools offering communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #319 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Maryland.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 161 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMGC report a median salary of $56,684 a year. This is lower than $74,148, the median for all majors at UMGC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMGC, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $27,971 in student loans. This is higher than $23,647, the typical median for all majors at UMGC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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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 majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UMGC were White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
This communication & media studies program at UMGC breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 161 |
UMGC granted 161 completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%). Some of these were earned through distance education.