Communication & Journalism at University of Maryland - College Park
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication and journalism.Jump to any of the following sections:
Featured Communication & Journalism Programs
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BA in Communication
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MA in Communication
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BA in Communication - New Media
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Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at UMCP
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communication & Journalism
- Graduate Certificates in Communication & Journalism
- Master’s Degree in Communication & Journalism
- Doctorate Degree in Communication & Journalism
UMCP Communication & Journalism Rankings
In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication and journalism majors, UMCP came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
Popularity of Communication & Journalism at UMCP
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 390 bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism. Due to this, the school was ranked #52 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 485 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in communication and journalism from UMCP. This makes it the #72 most popular school for communication and journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in communication and journalism in 2021, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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BA in Communication - Public Relations
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MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
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MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
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Communication & Journalism Student Diversity at UMCP
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication and journalism majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
UMCP Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 390 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication and journalism from UMCP. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in communication and journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 237 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 19 |
UMCP Communication & Journalism Master’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of communication and journalism master's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in communication and journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Communication & Journalism Majors
Communication and Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
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| Communication & Media Studies | 289 |
| Journalism | 145 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 7 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Communication & Journalism
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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| Social Sciences | 1,465 |
| Education | 435 |
| Psychology | 382 |
| History | 114 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 108 |
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References
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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