by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UNA stacks up against peers offering communication & media studies.
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UNA holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #458 out of 625 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Alabama.
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Alabama conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at UNA report a median salary of $36,690 a year. This is lower than $53,815, the median for all majors at UNA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNA, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $21,000 in student loans. This is lower than $24,167, the typical median for all majors at UNA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,600 | $20,400 |
| Fees | $1,920 | $1,920 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UNA are White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Alabama with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & media studies majors at University of North Alabama.
The communication & media studies program at UNA includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 35 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 |
UNA conferred 35 degrees in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
UNA conferred 5 completions in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).