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Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Bachelor’s Degrees in Communications

9,720 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in communication arts is offered at 317 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 38% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.9% of communication arts graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Communication Arts Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,720 people earned their bachelor's degree in communication arts. This earns it the #36 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in communication arts at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9,720
Master’s Degree 711
Basic Certificate 400
Associate Degree 369
Doctor’s Degree 46
Graduate Certificate 20
Undergraduate Certificate 3

Earnings of Communication Arts Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for communication arts majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in communication arts. About 65.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,384
Women 6,336
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The racial-ethnic distribution of communication arts bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 549
Black or African American 904
Hispanic or Latino 1,759
White 5,259
International Students 477
Other Races/Ethnicities 772
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There are 317 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in communication arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
462 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Santa Barbara tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for communication arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 462 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from UCSB. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#2

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
397 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for communication arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 397 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from Boston U. Of these students, 72% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
387 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communication arts. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 387 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 79% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
317 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication arts. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from UMass Amherst. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

311 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for communication arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at San Antonio. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 311 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from UTSA. Of these students, 62% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
300 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Davis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communication arts. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 300 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from UC Davis. Of these students, 69% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

272 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for communication arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from UIUC. Of these students, 62% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
267 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for communication arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from UCSD. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

246 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication arts. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 246 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from UOPX - Arizona. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

219 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for communication arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from UT Arlington. About 63% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
201 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communication arts. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from UNF. Of these students, 65% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
185 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication arts. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from UCLA. Of these students, 83% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

173 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kent State University at Kent is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication arts. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from Kent State. About 68% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, New York
170 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Marist College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication arts. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from Marist. Of these students, 58% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
157 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communication arts. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,703 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from UCCS. About 49% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
155 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for communication arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Baylor University. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from Baylor. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#17

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
152 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communication arts. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from Liberty University. About 81% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
152 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for communication arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Towson University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from Towson. Of these students, 52% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
150 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wake Forest University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communication arts. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from Wake Forest University. About 60% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
149 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for communication arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in communication arts from Purdue. Of these students, 70% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to communication arts that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Speech Communication 25,870
Communication & Media Studies 7,458
Other Communication & Media 1,626

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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