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. Also, learn how UCO ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at UCO was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 141 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,139 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCO paid an average of $606 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,284 | $18,171 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,886 | $8,886 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,160 | $8,160 |
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The journalism program at UCO awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 49% of these degrees went to men with the other 51% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UCO 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 UCO Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 72 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.