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Communications at University of Massachusetts - Boston

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. Also, learn how UMass Boston ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication arts.

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Communications Degrees Available at UMass Boston

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts

UMass Boston Communication Arts Rankings

The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Communications Graduates	21
Highest Paid Communications Graduates	22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Communications (Income $30-$48k)	51
Best Value Colleges for Communications (Income $30-$48k)	54
Best Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools	55
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Communications (With Aid)	56
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Communications (Income $48-$75k)	56
Best Communications Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	56
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Communications (Income $0-$30k)	57
Best Communications Colleges for Veterans	60
Best Communications Schools	61
Best Value Colleges for Communications (Income $48-$75k)	61
Best Value Colleges for Communications (With Aid)	62
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Communications (Income Over $110k)	62
Best Value Colleges for Communications (Income $0-$30k)	63
Best Value Colleges for Communications (Income Over $110k)	67
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Communications (Income $75-$110k)	70
Best Value Colleges for Communications (Income $75-$110k)	76
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Communications	95
Best Value Colleges for Communications	111

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in communications. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.

UMass Boston Communication Arts Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication arts majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.

UMass Boston Communications Bachelor’s Program

The communication arts program at UMass Boston awarded 108 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in communication arts.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	7
Black or African American	15
Hispanic or Latino	27
White	42
Non-Resident Aliens	10
Other Races	7

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Daderot under License

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