by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NKU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NKU among the top schools in the country for journalism, placing at #155 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 155 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Kentucky | 2 of 4 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 25 of 46 |
The following degree levels are granted in journalism at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Kentucky University awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
NKU is a solid choice among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 2 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 134 |
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NKU report a median salary of $40,037 a year. This is lower than $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NKU, journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,122 in student loans. This is above $25,762, the typical median for all majors at NKU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,008 | $21,528 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
Read more about NKU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 61% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU are White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NKU awarded 39 bachelor’s completions in broadcast journalism in the most recent reporting year — 28% to women and 72% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%).
