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Communication & Media Studies Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 89 students earned their Communications degrees in UT.

In this state, Communication & Media Studies is the 33rd most popular major out of a total 191 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Communication & Media Studies Majors in Utah

Communications majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 85
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Utah, a communications major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of communications majors in Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 68.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for Communication & Media Studies Grads in Utah

There are 4,530 people in the state and 481,490 people in the nation working in communications jobs.

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Wages for Communication & Media Studies Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a communications grad in the state is $55,280, compared to a typical salary of $68,440 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Utah that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at WSU. This public school has an average net price of $11,647.

#2

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

A typical student attending Southern Utah University will pay a net price of $13,578. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 76% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU. Graduates earn an average $49,424 after graduation.

#5

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,996 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,826 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Communication & Media Studies Careers in UT

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Writers and Authors 42% $48,460
Communications Professors 40% $64,790
Editors 31% $52,630
Public Relations Specialists 28% $50,020
Radio and Television Announcers 9% $36,580
Reporters and Correspondents 0% $40,960

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to communications.

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Public Relations & Advertising 7

View all majors related to Communication & Media Studies

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