by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Georgia. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Georgia among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #47 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 47 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Georgia | 1 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 of 204 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & journalism at University of Georgia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 699 |
| Certificate | 201 |
| Master’s | 95 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
The communication & journalism field at University of Georgia covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 407 |
| Journalism | 239 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 209 |
| Communication, General | 155 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Georgia handed out 699 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Georgia is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Georgia earn a median of $54,730 a year. This is below $65,444, the median for all majors at University of Georgia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Georgia, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $22,504 in student loans. This is higher than $21,822, the typical median for all majors at University of Georgia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $30,272 |
| Fees | $1,416 | $1,416 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Georgia were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 521 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 42 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Georgia awarded 201 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Georgia has not been ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of communication & journalism certificate degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at University of Georgia were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Georgia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 95 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 5 |
