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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how University of Northern Colorado ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #4 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 148 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Northern Colorado go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,216 a year. This is less than $34,515, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at University of Northern Colorado is $292 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Northern Colorado paid an average of $925 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,784 | $23,196 |
| Fees | $2,744 | $2,744 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,230 | $15,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,238 | $3,238 |
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The journalism program at University of Northern Colorado awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Northern Colorado.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66 |
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