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 U of I ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #123 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 123 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,253 a year. This is less than $34,515, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U of I was $1,351 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $389 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
Learn more about U of I tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from U of I. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 53 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 16 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.