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. Also, learn how BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 103 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,652 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at BYU paid an average of $342 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,496 | $6,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
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Of the 62 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from BYU in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the BYU 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 BYU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 185 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 109 |
| Publishing | 52 |
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