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. Also, learn how UA ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in journalism from UA. This makes it the #18 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,509 a year. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, journalism students borrow a median amount of $90,868 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,539 for all journalism majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at UA is $1,022 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 113 students earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from UA. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UA journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a master's degree in journalism from UA. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 363 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 194 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 112 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.