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Communication & Journalism at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Communication & Journalism at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

If you are interested in studying communication & journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and approximately 30,092 students attend the school each year.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Communication & Journalism section at the bottom of this page.

UNC Chapel Hill Communication & Journalism Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communication & Journalism
  • Master’s Degree in Communication & Journalism

Online Classes Are Available at UNC Chapel Hill

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, UNC Chapel Hill does offer online courses in communication & journalism for the following degree levels:

  • Master’s Degree

UNC Chapel Hill Communication & Journalism Rankings

There were 9 students who received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Communication & Journalism Student Demographics at UNC Chapel Hill

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

UNC Chapel Hill Communication & Journalism Master’s Program

82% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of communication & journalism master's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.

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Of the students who received a communication & journalism master's degree from UNC Chapel Hill, 64% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in communication & journalism.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 32
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 7

Concentrations Within Communication & Journalism

The following communication & journalism concentations are available at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Communication & Media Studies 31
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 13

Careers That Communication & Journalism Grads May Go Into

A degree in communication & journalism can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NC, the home state for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Occupation Jobs in NC Average Salary in NC
Managers 11,990 $121,500
Public Relations Specialists 4,750 $64,450
Producers and Directors 2,330 $73,980
Editors 2,090 $67,450
Photographers 1,450 $33,630

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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