by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Whitewater ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Whitewater was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 80 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Whitewater is $36,139. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Whitewater paid an average of $687 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $284 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,812 | $16,478 |
| Fees | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,770 | $7,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,240 | $3,240 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from UW - Whitewater. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UW - Whitewater journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Whitewater Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 100 |
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