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 University of Central Arkansas compares to other colleges that offer journalism.
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University of Central Arkansas is a solid choice among schools offering journalism. In particular, it placed #156 out of 178 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Central Arkansas awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Central Arkansas go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,247 a year. This is below $49,531, the median for all majors at University of Central Arkansas.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Central Arkansas, journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is higher than $22,920, the typical median for all majors at University of Central Arkansas.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,870 | $15,000 |
| Fees | $3,023 | $3,023 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Central Arkansas are White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the journalism majors at University of Central Arkansas.