by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UMN Twin Cities ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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UMN Twin Cities is in the top 10% of the country for communications. More specifically it was ranked #42 out of 613 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in communications from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #161 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2021, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Media Studies from UMN Twin Cities in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 258 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 83 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 62 |
| Publishing | 9 |
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