by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #1 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 1 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 24 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 204 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 534 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
The communication & journalism field at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 561 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 534 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,487 a year. This is below $72,614, the median for all majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $15,500 in student loans. This is higher than $15,140, the typical median for all majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $39,228 |
| Fees | $1,975 | $1,975 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 360 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 26 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 36 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 9 |
