by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Nevada-Reno. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #41 out of 88 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Nevada-Reno highly for communication & journalism, coming in at #184 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 184 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Region | 46 of 178 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & journalism at University of Nevada-Reno, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 129 |
| Master’s | 15 |
This communication & journalism field at University of Nevada-Reno covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 77 |
| Communication, General | 57 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Reno conferred 129 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Nevada-Reno is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #41 out of 88 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 41 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 172 |
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Nevada-Reno go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,002 a year. This is below $62,381, the median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nevada-Reno, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $18,594 in student loans. This is lower than $19,889, the typical median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Nevada-Reno. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 15 |
