by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Nevada-Reno. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Nevada-Reno as a strong choice for communication & media studies, placing at #114 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 114 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Nevada | 1 of 4 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at University of Nevada-Reno, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Reno handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
University of Nevada-Reno is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Nevada-Reno earn a median of $47,210 a year. This is lower than $62,381, the median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nevada-Reno, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $17,688 in student loans. This is lower than $19,889, the typical median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
University of Nevada-Reno conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Nevada-Reno. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
