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, and more. We've also included details on how UO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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UO was ranked #81 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in communications from UO. This makes it the #254 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UO, communications students borrow a median amount of $16,500 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 Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from UO. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from UO in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 609 |
| Journalism | 148 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 12 |
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