by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UCO, Central ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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UCO, Central holds a strong position among schools offering journalism. In particular, it placed #164 out of 178 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Oklahoma.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Central Oklahoma conferred 46 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCO, Central earn a median of $37,152 a year. This is below $50,729, the median for all majors at UCO, Central.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCO, Central, journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $23,741, the typical median for all majors at UCO, Central.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,822 | $18,466 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UCO, Central are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Here are the demographics of the journalism majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
The journalism program at UCO, Central breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Journalism | 34 |
| Photojournalism | 12 |
UCO, Central awarded 34 completions in broadcast journalism in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
UCO, Central conferred 12 completions in photojournalism in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).