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. We've also included details on how UCA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 155 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 162 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCA is $31,911. This is less than $34,515, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCA paid an average of $476 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $238 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Fees | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,662 | $8,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,447 | $5,447 |
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Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from UCA in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UCA 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 UCA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Central Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 30 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 13 |
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