by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how University of Kentucky compares to other colleges that offer journalism.
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University of Kentucky is a solid choice among schools offering journalism. More specifically it was ranked #101 out of 178 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Kentucky awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Kentucky report a median salary of $38,624 a year. This is lower than $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Kentucky, journalism graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $24,096, the typical median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,247 | $32,747 |
| Fees | $1,393 | $1,393 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the journalism majors at University of Kentucky.