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 UCF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at UCF was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 88 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 66% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCF is $40,945. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCF was $749 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,230 | $5,230 |
Learn more about UCF tuition and fees.
Of the 53 journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCF, about 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCF 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 UCF Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Central Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 374 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 125 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 72 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.