by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in communication & journalism at UT Austin. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Austin among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #48 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 48 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas | 3 of 50 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 of 83 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,115 |
| Certificate | 29 |
| Master’s | 87 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 29 |
This communication & journalism field at UT Austin includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 566 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 366 |
| Communication, General | 194 |
| Journalism | 163 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 87 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,598 | $54,384 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at UT Austin were White. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 29 doctoral degrees in communication & journalism.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of communication & journalism doctoral degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin are White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 29 graduate certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of communication & journalism graduate certificate degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism graduate certificate degree graduates at UT Austin were White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a graduate certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UT Austin. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 1,115 |
| Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 29 |