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 UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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UK is in the top 10% of the country for communications. More specifically it was ranked #59 out of 613 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 211 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 236 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in communications from UK. This makes it the #161 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2021, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,243 a year. This is higher than $32,435, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, communications students borrow a median amount of $23,875 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at UK is $574 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Kentucky.
The communications program at UK awarded 211 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 49% of these degrees went to men with the other 51% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 159 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Media Studies from UK in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 176 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 40 |
| Journalism | 36 |
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