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 Creighton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Creighton was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Creighton University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Creighton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,139 a year. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Creighton was $1,408 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,790 | $12,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Learn more about Creighton tuition and fees.
Of the 21 journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Creighton, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Creighton University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Creighton 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 Creighton Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Creighton University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 9 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.