by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UO compares to other colleges that offer communication & journalism.
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UO is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. In particular, it placed #136 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #33 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Oregon awarded 538 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UO report a median salary of $56,619 a year. This is lower than $57,490, the median for all majors at UO.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UO, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $20,917 in student loans. This is below $22,100, the typical median for all majors at UO.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,974 | $39,922 |
| Fees | $2,594 | $2,594 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 37% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UO are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 363 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 50 |
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at UO are White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of communication & journalism doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at UO are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a doctoral in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at University of Oregon.
The communication & journalism program at UO includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 413 |
| Journalism | 132 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 49 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 10 |