by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UAB. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UAB as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #612 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 612 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Alabama | 7 of 16 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 99 of 204 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & journalism at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This communication & journalism area of study at UAB includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 73 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham conferred 59 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UAB holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at UAB report a median salary of $40,729 a year. This is lower than $72,945, the median for all majors at UAB.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UAB, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is below $26,162, the typical median for all majors at UAB.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $22,512 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB were White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UAB. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 3 |
