Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Oklahoma compares to other colleges that offer journalism.
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University of Oklahoma is in the top 15% of the country for journalism. Specifically, it ranked #54 out of 178 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus awarded 231 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Oklahoma earn a median of $48,285 a year. This is lower than $64,757, the median for all majors at University of Oklahoma.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Oklahoma, journalism students borrow a median amount of $24,250 in student loans. This is above $23,142, the typical median for all majors at University of Oklahoma.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,920 | $22,800 |
| Fees | $4,577 | $4,577 |
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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 University of Oklahoma are White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 151 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 37 |
Among recent graduates, 18% of journalism master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of journalism master’s degree graduates at University of Oklahoma are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus with a master’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Here are the demographics of the journalism majors at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus.
This journalism program at University of Oklahoma includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Journalism | 62 |
University of Oklahoma conferred 62 completions in broadcast journalism in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).