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UA Little Rock’s online master’s degree in mass communication ranked among most affordable in the country

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock online master’s degree in mass communication has been ranked one of the Top 10 most affordable programs in the country by Grad School Hub. 

Grad School Hub compiled the list to provide graduate students and higher education faculty members with information regarding high-quality accredited graduate programs, according to its website. Its mission is to provide people who are interested in attending graduate school with all the resources they need to make a good decision about the type of degree that is right for them and to help them explore the options in that degree program.

The Master of Arts in mass communication online degree program from the UA Little Rock School of Mass Communication ranked third on the 2018 list.

Students can choose between the Media Research Option and the Professional Mass Media Option with tracks in multi-platform journalism and strategic communication/public relations prior to beginning their degree plan, ensuring that they choose a specialization that works for their career goals.

This degree is conferred entirely online and is delivered through asynchronous and synchronous courses on a 16-week term schedule. Students can complete all the requirements within two years with full-time study, while working professionals may choose to study part-time and can complete the degree in 36 months. Students will end the degree program with the completion of a thesis or professional project.

Other universities making the Top 10 list include Stephen F. Austin State University, University of Alabama, Austin Peay State University, South Dakota State University, Purdue University, Tiffin University, Liberty University, University of Florida, and Mississippi College.