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. In addition, we cover how Liberty University ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The journalism major at Liberty University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Journalism. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Liberty University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Liberty University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,592 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 Liberty University was $382 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,015 | $15,015 |
| Fees | $807 | $807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,599 | $1,599 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,919 | $12,919 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,940 | $6,940 |
Learn more about Liberty University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Liberty University. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Liberty University 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 Liberty University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Liberty University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 317 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 160 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.