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. We've also included details on how UVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UVU was ranked #221 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Utah Valley University handed out 202 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 196 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,189 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 UVU, communications students borrow a median amount of $14,200 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 Utah Valley University.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in communications from UVU in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a associate'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 |
Of the 202 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from UVU in 2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 170 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
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