by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UT Arlington. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UT Arlington as a strong choice for communication & media studies, coming in at #364 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 364 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Texas | 17 of 46 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 27 of 72 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & media studies at UT Arlington, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 183 |
| Certificate | 64 |
| Master’s | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Arlington awarded 183 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
UT Arlington ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UT Arlington, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is below $21,731, the typical median for all majors at UT Arlington.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,206 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $2,744 | $2,744 |
Read more about UT Arlington tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 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 UT Arlington were Hispanic or Latino. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UT Arlington conferred 183 bachelor’s degrees in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (40%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Arlington handed out 64 certificate degrees in communication & media studies.
UT Arlington is not currently ranked for communication & media studies at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 31% of communication & media studies certificate degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies certificate degree graduates at UT Arlington were White. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a certificate in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UT Arlington conferred 64 certificate completions in communication, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UT Arlington. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 4 |