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 NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #115 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 115 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $33,710. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NAU was $1,150 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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The journalism program at NAU awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 150 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 95 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 82 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.