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 UofM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 84 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in journalism from UofM. This makes it the #32 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 UofM is $32,820. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofM, journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,297 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,539.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofM was $540 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from UofM. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a master's degree in journalism from UofM. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| 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 Memphis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 83 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.