Below are the key facts about this program at UT Permian Basin. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #28 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Permian Basin as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #532 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 532 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Texas | 31 of 46 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 48 of 72 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at UT Permian Basin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas Permian Basin conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
UT Permian Basin ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #28 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Permian Basin report a median salary of $45,950 a year. This is lower than $58,462, the median for all majors at UT Permian Basin.
To complete a bachelor’s at UT Permian Basin, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $22,852 in student loans. This is above $20,052, the typical median for all majors at UT Permian Basin.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,328 | $18,870 |
| Fees | $3,030 | $3,030 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Permian Basin were Hispanic or Latino. About 39% 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 Permian Basin with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UT Permian Basin awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (39%).