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. In addition, we cover how UNL ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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UNL is in the top 10% of the country for journalism. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 184 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 16 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in journalism from UNL. This makes it the #13 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,553 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at UNL is $491 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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Of the 72 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from UNL in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's journalism program at UNL make a median salary of $61,760. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all journalism graduates with a master's is $50,692.
Of the 28 journalism students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNL, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 251 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.