by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Ole Miss ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Ole Miss was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 87 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mississippi handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in journalism from Ole Miss. This makes it the #52 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ole Miss go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,389 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at Ole Miss is $885 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ole Miss paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $386 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,252 | $26,820 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,040 | $12,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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Of the 53 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from Ole Miss in 2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Ole Miss does not offer an online option for its journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ole Miss Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in journalism from Ole Miss in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 309 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 51 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.