by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how ATU ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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ATU is a solid choice among schools offering journalism. In particular, it placed #174 out of 206 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.
During the most recent reporting year, Arkansas Tech University handed out 12 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at ATU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,282 a year. This is lower than $39,613, the median for all majors at ATU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ATU, journalism students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is higher than $22,968, the typical median for all majors at ATU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,679 | $2,679 |
Read more about ATU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 42% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at ATU are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the journalism majors at Arkansas Tech University.
The journalism program at ATU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Journalism | 4 |
ATU conferred 4 degrees in broadcast journalism recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).