by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNT compares to other colleges that offer journalism.
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UNT is in the top 15% of the country for journalism. More specifically it was ranked #69 out of 178 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Texas conferred 221 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at UNT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,700 a year. This is lower than $58,467, the median for all majors at UNT.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNT, journalism graduates take on a median debt of $19,877 in student loans. This is lower than $21,890, the typical median for all majors at UNT.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,295 | $18,159 |
| Fees | $2,990 | $2,990 |
Find out more about UNT tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UNT were White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of journalism master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of journalism master’s degree graduates at UNT are White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a master’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the journalism majors at University of North Texas.
This journalism program at UNT includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Journalism | 37 |
UNT conferred 37 completions in broadcast journalism recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (51%).