by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Maryland-College Park. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Maryland-College Park as a strong choice for communication & media studies, placing at #17 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 17 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Maryland | 2 of 15 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 136 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & media studies at University of Maryland-College Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 258 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-College Park awarded 258 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
University of Maryland-College Park is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $63,691 a year. This is lower than $78,942, the median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Maryland-College Park, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $20,000 in student loans. This is below $20,836, the typical median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $39,464 |
| Fees | $1,722 | $1,722 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park were White. About 52% of graduates 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 22 |
University of Maryland-College Park conferred 258 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (52%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Maryland-College Park. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 8 |
