by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UTEP. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #35 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UTEP among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #769 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 769 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas | 44 of 50 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region | 70 of 79 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & journalism at UTEP, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 179 |
| Master’s | 7 |
The communication & journalism field at UTEP breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 76 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 76 |
| Communication, General | 34 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at El Paso conferred 179 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UTEP ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #35 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UTEP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,748 a year. This is lower than $58,459, the median for all majors at UTEP.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UTEP, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $21,868 in student loans. This is above $19,819, the typical median for all majors at UTEP.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,462 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $2,040 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UTEP are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 85% 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 El Paso with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 153 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at UTEP. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 7 |
