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 UARK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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UARK was ranked #28 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for journalism majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 28 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 136 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in journalism from UARK. This makes it the #35 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UARK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,354 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 UARK, journalism students borrow a median amount of $39,320 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 UARK is $384 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $256 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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Of the 124 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from UARK in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.
Of the 9 journalism students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UARK, about 11% were men and 89% 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 Arkansas with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 237 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.