by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in communication & journalism at UMass Amherst. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Amherst among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #101 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 101 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 31 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the New England Region | 10 of 64 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 376 |
| Certificate | 7 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
The communication & journalism area of study at UMass Amherst includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 298 |
| Journalism | 92 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 1 master’s degree in communication & journalism.
UMass Amherst has not been ranked for communication & journalism at the master’s level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in communication & journalism from UMass Amherst identified as women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 6 doctoral degrees in communication & journalism.
UMass Amherst has not been ranked for communication & journalism at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of communication & journalism doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a doctoral in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 376 |
| Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 7 |