by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMGC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMGC as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #340 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 340 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Maryland | 8 of 20 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 82 of 180 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & journalism at UMGC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 161 |
| Master’s | 64 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
The communication & journalism field at UMGC covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 161 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 87 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus conferred 161 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UMGC is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at UMGC report a median salary of $56,684 a year. This is below $74,148, the median for all majors at UMGC.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMGC, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $27,971 in student loans. This is higher than $23,647, the typical median for all majors at UMGC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UMGC were White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 26 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMGC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 64 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 23 |
