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. In addition, we cover how UM ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 125 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 129 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in journalism from UM. This makes it the #40 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,924 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 UM, journalism students borrow a median amount of $30,222 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,539.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UM paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $239 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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Of the 36 journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UM, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UM 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 UM Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in journalism from UM in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at The University of Montana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 63 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.