by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in communication & journalism at UMGC. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMGC as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #325 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 325 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Maryland | 8 of 20 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 78 of 180 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & journalism at UMGC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 161 |
| Master’s | 64 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
The communication & journalism field at UMGC covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 161 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 87 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus conferred 64 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UMGC holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 31% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at UMGC were Black or African American. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus conferred 23 graduate certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
UMGC is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
Among recent graduates, 26% of communication & journalism graduate certificate degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism graduate certificate degree graduates at UMGC were White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a graduate certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UMGC. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 161 |