by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at The U. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The U highly for communication & journalism, coming in at #76 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 76 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Utah | 1 of 10 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 of 30 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at The U, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 261 |
| Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
The communication & journalism field at The U covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 271 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Utah awarded 261 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
The U is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The U earn a median of $53,623 a year. This is below $74,538, the median for all majors at The U.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The U, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $18,017 in student loans. This is lower than $20,739, the typical median for all majors at The U.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,749 | $29,701 |
| Fees | $1,159 | $1,159 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at The U are White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 56 |
| Other Races | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Utah conferred 4 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
The U is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a certificate degree in communication & journalism from The U were women.
The majority of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at The U are Hispanic or Latino. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at The U. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 5 |
