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 UC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at UC was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #5 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 64 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC is $34,829. 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 UC, journalism students borrow a median amount of $38,271 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,539 for all journalism majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UC was $1,107 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,228 | $26,562 |
| Fees | $1,678 | $1,678 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,048 | $13,048 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,424 | $5,424 |
Learn more about UC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from UC. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UC 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 UC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 245 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 98 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 94 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.