by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UH. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UH among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #324 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 324 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas | 12 of 50 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region | 19 of 79 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 323 |
| Master’s | 23 |
The communication & journalism area of study at UH breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 138 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 99 |
| Communication, General | 56 |
| Journalism | 53 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Houston conferred 323 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UH is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at UH report a median salary of $45,965 a year. This is below $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UH, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $23,269 in student loans. This is higher than $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are Hispanic or Latino. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 151 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 21 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UH. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 23 |
