by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMass Amherst. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Amherst among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #104 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 104 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 31 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the New England Region | 10 of 62 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 376 |
| Certificate | 7 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
The communication & journalism area of study at UMass Amherst includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 298 |
| Journalism | 92 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 376 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst report a median salary of $57,324 a year. This is below $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $25,286 in student loans. This is higher than $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 275 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 7 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
UMass Amherst is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of communication & journalism certificate degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 6 |
