by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in communication & media studies at The University of Alabama. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The University of Alabama as a strong choice for communication & media studies, coming in at #99 out of 782 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 99 of 782 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Alabama | 3 of 14 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 21 of 163 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & media studies at The University of Alabama, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 168 |
| Master’s | 61 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Alabama awarded 61 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
The University of Alabama is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,480 | $46,700 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at The University of Alabama were White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
The University of Alabama granted 61 master’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Alabama awarded 9 doctoral degrees in communication & media studies.
The University of Alabama has not been ranked for communication & media studies at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of communication & media studies doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies doctoral degree graduates at The University of Alabama were White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a doctoral in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The University of Alabama awarded 9 doctoral degrees in communication and media studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at The University of Alabama. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 168 |