by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UM-Dearborn. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #17 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UM-Dearborn highly for communication & journalism, ranked #751 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 751 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Michigan | 18 of 22 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 100 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at UM-Dearborn, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Certificate | 9 |
This communication & journalism field at UM-Dearborn breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 18 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 17 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Michigan-Dearborn awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UM-Dearborn ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #17 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at UM-Dearborn earn a median of $46,839 a year. This is below $78,254, the median for all majors at UM-Dearborn.
To complete a bachelor’s at UM-Dearborn, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,200 in student loans. This is above $26,529, the typical median for all majors at UM-Dearborn.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,416 | $32,496 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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Among recent graduates, 54% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UM-Dearborn were White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Dearborn with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Michigan-Dearborn conferred 9 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
UM-Dearborn has not been ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of communication & journalism certificate degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at UM-Dearborn were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Dearborn with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
