by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Journalism. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Journalism is a major offered under the communication and journalism program of study at Kansas State University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in journalism, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at K -State was $842 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $313 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,375 | $25,251 |
| Fees | $1,065 | $1,065 |
| Books and Supplies | $924 | $924 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,100 | $10,100 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about K -State tuition and fees.
One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at K -State in Journalism walked away with an average of $23,174 in student debt. That is about the same as the national average of $23,314.
journalism who receive their bachelor’s degree from K -State make an average of $35,365 a year during the early days of their career. That is 18% higher than the national average of $29,851.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that K -State offers online option in its journalism bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the K -State Online Learning page.
About 63.3% of the students who received their BA in journalism in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 66.2%.
Around 18.3% of journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at K -State in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 34%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 86 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 109 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to journalism.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 34 |
View All Journalism Related Majors >
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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