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. We've also included details on how University of Arizona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at University of Arizona was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 31 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in journalism from University of Arizona. This makes it the #32 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Arizona is $36,521. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at University of Arizona is $595 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Arizona was $1,544 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $825 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Learn more about University of Arizona tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Arizona. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% 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 University of Arizona with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the University of Arizona 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 University of Arizona Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in journalism from University of Arizona. About 13% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Arizona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 268 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.