by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how University of Arkansas compares to other colleges that offer journalism.
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University of Arkansas holds a strong position among schools offering journalism. In particular, it placed #31 out of 178 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Arkansas conferred 61 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Arkansas report a median salary of $51,403 a year. This is lower than $63,458, the median for all majors at University of Arkansas.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Arkansas, journalism students accumulate a median of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $24,019, the typical median for all majors at University of Arkansas.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $27,758 |
| Fees | $2,208 | $2,208 |
Find out more about University of Arkansas tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Arkansas were White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of journalism master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of journalism master’s degree graduates at University of Arkansas were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the journalism majors at University of Arkansas.