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. We've also included details on how UMaine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 176 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 184 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMaine is $28,704. This is less than $34,515, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMaine paid an average of $1,158 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $400 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,696 | $12,696 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 |
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The journalism program at UMaine awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMaine 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 UMaine Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 54 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.