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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCM ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #407 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #11 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in communications from UCM. This makes it the #57 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCM is $30,761. This is less than $32,435, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from UCM make a median salary of $41,040 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,008.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCM, communications students borrow a median amount of $22,312 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,333.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Central Missouri.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from UCM in 2021, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 communications majors earned their master's degree from UCM. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 33 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 15 |
