by our College Data Analytics TeamCommunication & Journalism is a program of study at The University of Tampa. The school offers a bachelor’s degree in the area. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in communication and journalism, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
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BA in Communication - Public Relations
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at UT was ranked #270 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication and journalism list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT was $613 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,802 | $28,802 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,526 | $11,526 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,130 | $4,130 |
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Online degrees for the UT communication and journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in communication and journalism in 2019-2020, 78.8% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 64.5%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 17.5% of the communication and journalism bachelor’s degrees at UT in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 35%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 95 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 75 |
| Journalism | 6 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 4 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 75 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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