Below are the key facts about this program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Nebraska-Lincoln highly for communication & media studies, coming in at #166 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 166 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Nebraska | 1 of 5 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 of 61 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $57,735 a year. This is lower than $61,163, the median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $22,138 in student loans. This is lower than $22,668, the typical median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted 42 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 6 |