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. Also, learn how CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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CU - Boulder is in the top 10% of the country for journalism. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 184 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 18 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in journalism from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #52 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,022 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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Of the 64 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from CU - Boulder in 2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 journalism majors earned their master's degree from CU - Boulder. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 427 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 216 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 59 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.