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 IUPUI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at IUPUI was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 100 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at IUPUI is $38,540. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IUPUI was $1,084 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,241 | $32,509 |
| Fees | $1,208 | $1,208 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,010 | $13,010 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,536 | $2,536 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
IUPUI 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 IUPUI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 91 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 71 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.