by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNK. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNK among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #757 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 757 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Nebraska | 6 of 6 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 65 of 72 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & journalism at UNK, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 3 |
This communication & journalism area of study at UNK covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 13 |
| Communication, General | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nebraska at Kearney conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UNK is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at UNK report a median salary of $35,440 a year. This is lower than $51,284, the median for all majors at UNK.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNK, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $22,602 in student loans. This is above $22,054, the typical median for all majors at UNK.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,292 | $14,610 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UNK 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 Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at UNK. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 3 |
