Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Ole Miss ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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Ole Miss ranks competitively among schools offering journalism. Specifically, it ranked #50 out of 178 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Mississippi handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Ole Miss earn a median of $47,824 a year. This is below $63,600, the median for all majors at Ole Miss.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Ole Miss, journalism students borrow a median amount of $24,225 in student loans. This is above $22,687, the typical median for all majors at Ole Miss.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,934 | $28,440 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Ole Miss are White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into 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 | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of journalism master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of journalism master’s degree graduates at Ole Miss 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 Mississippi with a master’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the journalism majors at University of Mississippi.