by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UCA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #477 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 57% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCA, communications students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,333 for all communications majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Central Arkansas.
The communications program at UCA awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 31 |
| Journalism | 22 |
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