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 KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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KU is in the top 10% of the country for journalism. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 184 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 12 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 217 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 237 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in journalism from KU. This makes it the #18 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at KU is $43,191. 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 KU, journalism students borrow a median amount of $50,432 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,539 for all journalism majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at KU is $440 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
Learn more about KU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 217 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from KU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 180 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's journalism program at KU make a median salary of $66,011. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all journalism graduates with a master's is $50,692.
The journalism program at KU awarded 25 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 145 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 31 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.