by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & journalism.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. Specifically, it ranked #156 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 1 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 1 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Nebraska | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 3 |
| Best Value Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 3 |
| Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Nebraska | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 9 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 338 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln report a median salary of $50,896 a year. This is below $61,163, the median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $22,132 in student loans. This is below $22,668, the typical median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
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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 University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 266 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 18 |
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of communication & journalism doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a doctoral in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The communication & journalism program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 237 |
| Journalism | 85 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 48 |