by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in communications from UNR. This makes it the #144 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,848 a year. This is higher than $32,435, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNR, communications students borrow a median amount of $17,688 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,333.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from UNR. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from UNR in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students 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 master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 136 |
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