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Communications in Utah

Communications Schools in Utah

858 Communications students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Communications is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Communications Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 647
Associate Degree 92
Master’s Degree 92
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

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: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 70.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Communications Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 4,530 people employed in jobs related to a communications degree, compared to 481,490 nationwide.

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Wages for Communications Jobs in Utah

In this state, communications grads earn an average of $55,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $68,440.

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There are 10 colleges in Utah that offer communications degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
343 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

A typical student attending U of U will pay a net price of $9,422. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

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203 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. The average student takes 4.79 years to complete their degree at UVU. 50% of the teachers are full time.

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139 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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106 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

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95 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,565. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#6

Dixie State University

Saint George
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#8

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. A typical student attending Salt Lake Community College will pay a net price of $5,929. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time.

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#9

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

An average student at Westminster College Salt Lake will pay a net price of $26,457. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

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#10

Snow College

Ephraim
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,668. 70% of students get financical aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Communications Careers in UT

Some of the careers communications majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
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 221
Journalism 124
Publishing 43
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 5
Other Communication & Journalism 2

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